Introduction to Bitcoin and Crypto

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What is Bitcoin?

In short, you could say Bitcoin is the first decentralized system of money used for online transactions, but it will probably be useful to get a bit deeper.

We all know, in general, what 'money' is and what it is used for. The most significant issue that witnessed in money use before Bitcoin relates to it being centralized and controlled by a single entity - the centralized banking system. Bitcoin was invented in 2008/2009 by an unknown creator who goes by the pseudonym 'Satoshi Nakamoto' to bring decentralization to money on a global scale. The idea is that the currency can be traded across international lines with no difficulty or fees, the checks and balances would be distributed across the entire globe (rather than just on the ledgers of private corporations or governments), and money would become more democratic and equally accessible to all.

How did Bitcoin start?

The concept of Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency in general, was started in 2009 by Satoshi, an unknown researcher. The reason for its invention was to solve the issue of centralization in the use of money which relied on banks and computers, an issue that many computer scientists weren't happy with. Achieving decentralization has been attempted since the late 90s without success, so when Satoshi published a paper in 2008 providing a solution, it was overwhelmingly welcomed. Today, Bitcoin has become a familiar currency for internet users and has given rise to thousands of 'altcoins' (non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies).

How is Bitcoin made?

Bitcoin is made through a process called mining. Just like paper money is made through printing, and gold is mined from the ground, Bitcoin is created by 'mining'. Mining involves solving of complex mathematical problems regarding blocks using computers and adding them to a public ledger. When it began, a simple CPU (like that in your home computer) was all one needed to mine, however, the level of difficulty has increased significantly and now you will need specialized hardware, including high end Graphics Processing Unit (GPUs), to extract Bitcoin.

How do I invest?

First, you have to open an account with a trading platform and create a wallet; you can find some examples by searching Google for 'Bitcoin trading platform' - they generally have names involving 'coin', or 'market'. After joining one of these platforms, you click on the assets, and then click on crypto to choose your desired currencies. There are a lot of indicators on every platform that are quite important, and you should be sure to observe them before investing.

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