"Bitcoin" is a cryptocurrency that operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network called the blockchain. It was created in 2008 by an unknown individual or group using the pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto". Bitcoin transactions are recorded on the blockchain, a public ledger that is constantly updated by a network of nodes or computers. One of the main advantages of Bitcoin is that it operates independently of governments or financial institutions. This means that it allows for faster and cheap...
