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Bitcoin is a new digital currency across the globe, picking up very fast through its journey. Many countries have made it legal to use bitcoins for payments. You’ve likely to be heard of bitcoin, the digital currency that’s recently coming into the spotlight. Let us understand what is bitcoins and how to use them.Bitcoin is a digital currency that works on a peer-to-peer basis. It was invented somewhere in the year 2008 by an unknown programmer, or a group of programmers, under the name – Satoshi Nakamoto. It is designed for secure financial transactions taking place between users directly, without ... Read More

Consensus protocol is one of the most important aspects that makes the Block chain network a fool proof system. It is the revolutionary protocol that makes the Block chain network an irrefutable system where the majority of devices (nodes) connected to the network agree on each and every transaction. This prevents exploitation of the system as more than 51% consensus is required to create a new block. It is the core of the Block Chain which makes it certain that the information stored on the Block Chain is accurate and honest.The very core of the Nakamoto’s Block chain consensus protocol ... Read More

Cryptocurrency is not a traditional currency as well as you cannot even get it through a traditional method; this makes it a completely different asset than the rest. Thus, its legality puts it under the dark clouds of doubt. Thus, the question leaves a number of investors and other crypto lovers into a riddle because bitcoin carries an immense gloomy phenomenon along with it.The status of bitcoin (and related crypto instruments) varies substantially from country to country and yet remains undefined. Moreover, it is changing in many countries. Most countries do not tag the usage of bitcoin as illegal. They ... Read More

Ever since Bitcoin came into existence in 2008, scalability has been one of the important drawbacks. Well, let us understand what is the scalability. Bitcoin is capable of processing around 7 transactions per second, when compared to 24, 000 transactions per second by Visa. Given the magnitude of increase in transactions every day, the system is getting congested for the last few years. One more issue with this is, more time a transaction takes, it uses the more resources and thereby increasing the transaction fees.The Bitcoin’s Lightning Network came up as a solution for this problem. This is being tested ... Read More

The bitcoin craze is gradually taking a leap now and the investors are optimistic about its growth and increased value in the coming future. However, the stability of bitcoin currency is still a big concern for everyone. Nonetheless, people are mining bitcoins, getting them exchanged and also dealing in them. This shows its value and power, which is being elongated by each passing year. Despite this, many bitcoin owners linger in vacuum when it comes to converting them into cash. Here are some hassle-free methods you can try to get it right −Cash It On Bitcoin ATMsA Bitcoin ATM works ... Read More

The concept behind the inception of Bitcoin and Block chain was to introduce the world to a network and currency that bring a Distributed network and currency which is transparent and easy to use across multiple platforms. It brought about a radical change to the way we shop and add value as humans. It is a good news for the Bitcoin lovers who use Bitcoin simply as an investment, that the programmability of the coin API actually enables infinite possibilities of uses. Despite that once you earn this crypto, there are multiple options to use this dynamic currency.People who are ... Read More

Already own bitcoins but want either just exchange with some conventional currency or simply get rid of them considering them mere a bubble of widening hype. However, it is not as easy as buying them. Got lines of stress on your forehead? Do not worry! Here is the complete guide for your easy comprehension of the entire process −There are two ways to sell your bitcoins −ExchangesDirect TradeExchange Although, this carries a number of disadvantages yet exchanges appear to be one of the major solutions if you want cash out of the selling of your crypto. These exchanges play the role ... Read More

This might fall upon like a shock on those who think that only cash can be transact from an ATM. In this era of crypto and digital currency, things have taken a leap now. Thanks to technology! As of April 2019, there are more than 4, 518 bitcoin ATMs across the globe, the number is constantly on the surge, and so is the miners considering the fascination for this currency.However, the thought of getting them cash out leave many miners baffled; however, this read has been created to clear the air about all the doubts you have.The Functionality of Bitcoin ... Read More

From a connoisseur to a novice who deal in Bitcoin have a number of questions in terms of the security of this currency. However, they should not be worried because crypto is securer than existing currencies, banks, and other financial institutes.Thanks to Blockchain technology, which is backing it. Transactions are recorded in public, distributed ledger turn it more transparent and makes it even harder to temper it.However, cryptocurrency transactions and Blockchain ledgers do have a few security flaws, but they are not essentially the fault of the underlying technology. The structure of Bitcoin and its Blockchain means there are facets ... Read More

When Satoshi Nakamoto came up with the Bitcoin, in his introductory post he described Bitcoin as“I’ve developed a new open source P2P e-cash system Bitcoin. It’s completely decentralized, with no central server or trusted parties, because everything is based on crypto proof instead of trust. With e-currency based on cryptographic proof […] money can be secure and transactions effortless.”Now, over 100, 000 merchants all over the world accept Bitcoin for the transactions. Here are some examples −You can use Bitcoin to buy games, movies and apps in the Windows and Xbox stores of Microsoft. Microsoft started accepting Bitcoins since 2014.Starbucks ... Read More