Bitcoin

Bitcoin es el pionero de las cadenas de bloques y las criptomonedas, introducido en un Libro blanco publicado en 2008por una persona o grupo de personas aparentemente seudónimas conocidas comoSatoshi NakamotoEl documento describía un método peer-to-peer para transferir dinero sin recurrir a instituciones financieras. La Criptomonedas conocida como Bitcoin o BTCdebutó en 2009. Las transacciones se registran en un libro público (uncadena de bloques) por entidades conocidas comominerosque participan en el proceso llamadoprueba de trabajoLos mineros reciben una recompensa por ello, obteniendo Bitcoin recién acuñados. Algunos defensores consideran a BTC como una alternativa a las monedas fiduciarias y una protección contra la inflación. Bitcoin ha inspirado la creación de numerosas otras criptomonedas y proyectos blockchain.

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Elon Musk's Tweets Send Bitcoin Price on Roller Coaster Ride; Opportunity for the Rise of Altcoins?

Bitcoin price plummets after Elon Musk hinted that Tesla may dump its bitcoin holdings. Lindsay Joo of Bitbull Capital weighs in on Musk's motivations and the potential upside opportunity for altcoins.

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Bitcoin’s Environmental Challenge: Proof-of-Stake vs. Proof-of-Work

Tesla’s decision to stop accepting bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns has reignited the bitcoin energy debate. Will the proof-of-stake network be better for the planet? John Wu of Ava Labs weighs in on the debate and discusses Avalanche, a proof-of-stake blockchain that Wu sees as a complementary to Ethereum.

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There’s Now Almost Zero Correlation Between Dogecoin and Bitcoin

Dogecoin has taken on a life of its own. The memecoin used to be correlated with the price of bitcoin, but data gathered by CoinDesk’s research team shows the correlation between the two cryptocurrencies has dropped to nearly zero. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks it down in the Chart of the Day.

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Signs of Institutional Interest Picking Up: Will It Help Boost Bitcoin’s Price in the Short Term?

Are institutions buying the dip, and what’s in store for bitcoin as it attempts a rebound following this week’s drop? “All About Bitcoin’s” Friday panel weighs in on what the markets can expect from bitcoin next week. Plus, an update on the Taproot activation and the latest Craig Wright drama.

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Adoption of Privacy Coins Like Monero is Growing

New data by the Crypto Directory shows that merchants' and retailers' adoption of privacy coins like monero continues to grow. "The Hash" panel discusses the role of privacy coins, particularly as blockchain analytics firms like Chainalysis reveal the lack of privacy with traditional cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

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Here's What Inflation Rising Faster Than Expected Means for Bitcoin

Some investors are buying bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, but CoinDesk's Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore is skeptical. "The idea that somebody is afraid that the dollar is losing its value and therefore is fleeing to the safety of bitcoin is frankly silly," Moore said.

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Lolli CEO Talks Bitcoin, the Research Triangle Raleigh-Durham-Cary Emerging As America’s Next Crypto Hub and More

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is already a top tech city, but could it also become a top crypto industry hub? North Carolina native, Lolli CEO Alex Adelman, discusses his upbringing and how his proximity to the Research Triangle paved the way for his journey to bitcoin and Lolli.

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Charlotte, North Carolina as a Bitcoin City?

Bitcoin Charlotte founder Jacob Parrish and Old North Capital Fund founder and CEO David Seroy discuss the importance of bitcoin in a prominent banking city like Charlotte, North Carolina, and how it fits into the existing landscape of traditional finance.

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Chart of the Day: Bitcoin Mining Consumes Almost The Same Amount of Electricity as Malaysia or Egypt

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the chart tweeted by Elon Musk Thursday, with bitcoin’s annualized estimate electricity consumption being approximately 150 TWh, or about the same size consumed by Malaysia or Egypt.

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Elon Musk, Bitcoin and the Ongoing Energy Debate

Responding to Elon Musk calling the bitcoin energy usage trend “insane,” CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford sheds light on the ongoing debate about cryptocurrency and energy consumption.

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