Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, operates on a peer-to-peer network where transactions are verified and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain.
Unlike traditional banking systems, Bitcoin doesn’t rely on intermediaries like banks or payment processors. Instead, miners—individuals or groups running powerful computers—pr…
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