What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is digital cash designed to increase in value over time. It utilizes an innovative and highly extensible decentralized (P2P) protocol that enables people to do business without involving a bank or other financial institution. Below is one of the best introductory videos I've encountered so far.
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