BTC, short for bitcoin, is a decentralized virtual currency that was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto.  The anonymous inventor or group published a white paper in 2008 as a proof of concept, then released it as open-source prototype software in 2009.  Learn more

What is bitcoin mining?

Bitcoins can only be created as a reward for payment processing work, called mining, where users collectively offer their computing power to verify and record all transactions into a public ledger, called a blockchain.

How to buy bitcoin

As bitcoin continues to gain popularity, there still remains one of the biggest hurdles for adoption from the early days- buying your first bitcoins.  Now there are several methods you can use to acquire bitcoins.

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by a person or a group of people who invented bitcoin.  Satoshi developed the original protocol and the blockchain technology that underlines bitcoin, Satoshi's real identity is unknown.

Legality of bitcoin & cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency is a new technology innovation that has not yet been fully implemented into the legal framework of many countries across the globe.  There are many legal aspects of bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general to consider.

How to store bitcoins

There are many ways of bitcoin storage and many different types of wallet software.  Storing bitcoins does not involve storage of actual bitcoins per se,  but involves the safe storage of the private key to the wallet addresses.

How is the price of cryptocurrency defined?

Cryptocurrency is a new revolutionary type of currency.  Like any other currency or unit of account, they only have value because people think it has value.  Some currencies are backed by gold; others are backed by nothing but hot air.

What are the differences between bitcoin and the traditional banksing systems?

The traditional banking system works on regualr fiat money.  The U.S. Dollar is the reserve currency, and can be printed at will as/when needed, the supply is not "capped."  Bitcoin works in a fundamentally different way to the fiat system.

Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic

Ethereum has gone through many developments over the course of its life since its introduction.  A major development is th e"Forking" of Ethereum into two currencies.

Cloud mining

Cloud mining is a service which host bitcoin mining hardware which mines bitcoin or other cryptos.  Someone then purchases a certain amount of mining power from the company who then pay out a certain amount based on the bitcoins mined.

Why do you need a paper wallet?

One of the challenges facing bitcoin's adopters around the globe is storage.  How exactly are you supposed to keep your bitcoins secure if you plan on keeping a significant amount in on wallet?  Well, the answer for most will be a paper wallet.

What profit can I earn from Bitcoin ming?

The ways to earn from bitcoin mining typically involve upfront investment of mining hardware.  Bitcoin mining earnings are calculated by mining power of your hardware, measured in hashes per second.

What are the benefits of using bitcoin as a payment system?

Bitcoin offers many advantages over traditional banks.   It allows sending payments internationally without concern for currency conversion, it allows transaction confirmation within 10 mins typically, and transactions cannot be reverse once made