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Updated on May 13, 2024 , 4144 views

What is a Blockchain?

Blockchain is a critical part of the bitcoin peer-to-peer payment system. A blockchain is a digitized, decentralized, public ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. Blockchain technology is commonly associated with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Some people think blockchain could end up transforming a number of important industries, from health care to politics.

Blockchain

The bitcoin system works using a blockchain ledger to record transactions. Bitcoin is a global cryptocurrency that can be used as a medium of exchange. However, while many parties have started to accept bitcoin as a currency, it is still controversial and poses risks in terms of security and stability.

Facts About Bitcoin

So here are a few facts about bitcoin:

  • There is a limit of 21 million
  • It is not issued by a central authority
  • Currently just over 17 million are in circulation
  • The identity of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery

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4 Types of Blockchain Networks

  • Consortium blockchains
  • Semi-private blockchains
  • Private blockchains
  • Public blockchains
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