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Is Bitcoin Permissionless or Permissioned?

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain.

Bitcoin is unique in that there are a finite number of them: 21 million.

Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known as mining. They can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services.

NOTE: It is important to note that Bitcoin is a permissionless system, meaning that no one needs permission to join or participate in the Bitcoin network. However, it is also important to know that using or exchanging Bitcoin carries risks, including the potential for fraud or theft. Therefore, it is important to research and understand the risks associated with using or trading Bitcoin before doing so.

As of February 2015, over 100,000 merchants and vendors accepted bitcoin as payment.

Bitcoin is often called the first cryptocurrency, although prior systems existed. Bitcoin is more correctly described as the first decentralized digital currency.

It is the largest of its kind in terms of total market value.

Bitcoin is permissionless, meaning that anyone can participate without needing approval from a third party. This characteristic has made it difficult for traditional financial institutions to embrace Bitcoin.

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