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Intermediate

Category description – Bitcoin was invented by a pseudonymous individual or group named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 and is the world’s first enduring cryptocurrency that succeeded where decades of digital cash experiments failed.

What is Blockchain?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Blockchain is the underlying technology that powers most cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, Bitcoin Cash, etc. A blockchain is essentially a public ledger that keeps a record of all transactions that happen on a cryptocurrency network. Blockchains are maintained and upheld by a decentralized network of nodes. Each node keeps a record of the blockchain. There can be hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of nodes or more for a single blockchain.

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Malcolm O'Mahony June 6, 2022
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Malcolm O'Mahony

What is Cryptocurrency?

Reading Time: 10 minutes Cryptocurrencies represent a form of digital money that relies on cryptography and decentralized networks to enable secure, transparent, and efficient transactions. Operating independently from central

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Malcolm O'Mahony May 29, 2022