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he first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

i remember then how bitcoin was very cheap and affordable but we refused to give into it because of fear

  1. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, meaning they are not controlled by any central authority or government.

That makes them unique and more powerful

  1. They operate on a peer-to-peer network, with transactions being conducted directly between users without intermediaries.
  1. Cryptocurrencies can be used to buy goods and services or traded for other currencies or assets.
  1. The total market value of all cryptocurrencies combined is over $2 trillion.
  1. Bitcoin remains the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, followed by Ethereum, Binance Coin, and Cardano.
  1. Cryptocurrencies have a limited supply, with many having a maximum cap on the number of coins that can be produced.
  1. The process of creating new units of cryptocurrency is called mining, which involves solving complex mathematical problems to validate transactions.
  1. Mining is typically done by specialized computers known as miners.
  1. Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on a public ledger known as the blockchain.
  1. The blockchain is a distributed, decentralized digital ledger containing a record of all transactions across a network.
  1. The blockchain allows for transparent and tam per-proof records of transactions.
  1. Cryptocurrencies can experience significant price fluctuations due to market demand and supply.
  1. Many countries have yet to adopt a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, leading to legal uncertainty in some areas.
  1. Some countries, such as El Salvador, have recently adopted Bitcoin as legal tender.
  1. Cryptocurrencies can be stored in digital wallets, which can be accessed through private keys.
  1. Private keys are long, randomly-generated strings of characters that are used to access cryptocurrency holdings.
  1. Private keys must be kept secure, as they can grant access to cryptocurrency holdings.
  1. The loss of private keys can result in the permanent loss of cryptocurrency holdings.

Bitcoin paved the way

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