Bitcoin (BTC)

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Bitcoin (BTC) is a pioneering digital currency invented by a yet-unknown individual or group of individuals presented as Satoshi Nakamoto. Early development began in 2008, during the financial crisis of 2008, with the landmark paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” being released on October 31, 2008. The primary purpose of Bitcoin is in the space of P2P financial transactions, though some supporters envision it more as a store of value.

Often called “Digital Gold” for its monetary properties which are similar to gold, the enduring popularity and market resilience of Bitcoin has encouraged the growth of other cryptocurrencies, and as a result it has come to be known as the “mother” or “father” of all cryptocurrencies. Initially limited to all but the most ardent technology enthusiasts, Bitcoin was responsible for convincing the masses that a P2P financial system devoid of middlemen and centralized was in fact possible, a characteristic made possible through its Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm which incentivized good behavior.

Since its inception in early 2009, Bitcoin has been through a number of changes and incidents, yet continues to thrive as the most popular token in the cryptocurrency market. This includes the famous Mt. Gox incident and several such cycles of price spikes and drops. The enduring nature of Bitcoin is a quality that is highly cherished by its proponents. Many tokens have been inspired by it, including similarly envisioned token Litecoin (LTC), which is often said to be the silver to Bitcoin’s gold. Because of the popularity and established nature of Bitcoin, it is often the base pair with which other cryptocurrencies are traded.

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The Crypto Gig Economy

10 Aug 2024 7 minute read 11 comments Thomas Wolf

After some time away dealing with once-in-a-lifetime personal matters, I am back with one eye on the market, and the other on geopolitics, and my fingers are on the pulse of the people.Amidst the uncertainty about whether this market is bullish or ov...

Bitcoin Price Rollercoaster: What's happening with the BTC market?

4 Oct 2024 2 minute read 8 comments ChangeNOW

Bitcoin has been on a wild ride lately, recently sliding back down to around $61,000 after teasing us with a jump up to $66,000. This dip has left a lot of folks in the crypto community scratching their heads, especially after all the buzz about BTC...

How I Lost Millions in Crypto

31 Jul 2024 3 minute read 5 comments johnwege

There are two certainties in cryptocurrency. The longer that you have been in this market, you are guaranteed to feel like you are at the top of the world, and then there will be days when you feel like your at the bottom of it. The market changes qu...

This Is How You Need To Think About Bitcoin

6 Aug 2024 2 minute read 3 comments johnwege

A large majority of people who’ve begun investing in Bitcoin have all had the same goal. With the aim of hopefully making enough money to change their lives financially. It is this goal that often causes the stampede rush toward Bitcoin that ignites...

What Differences Are There Between Ethereum and Solana? Positive and Negative Aspects

29 Aug 2024 5 minute read 8 comments ☑️0🆇D̺͈͙͕̿ͧ̑ͣ🅰🆅🅸🅳eͤ

In this article I will illustrate the positive and negative aspects inherent to an ultrascalable chain like Solana and a more decentralized and secure but much less scalable chain like Ethereum. Most of these insights/criticisms were exposed by A.Yak...

Why The Current Crypto Bull Run Feels Like a Different Beast

22 Nov 2024 1 minute read 6 comments Cryptonator`s

Bitcoin is back in beast mode, teasing the $100,000 milestone and reminding everyone why it is called the OG of crypto. But let's be real because this crypto bull run does not feel like the euphoric moon mission we had been on back in 2021. Somethin...

Bitcoin Price Falls Below $80K: In-Depth Analysis of Impact on Crypto Market

28 Feb 2025 5 minute read 7 comments StealthEX

Bitcoin’s price recently fell below the $80,000 mark, sending ripples through the cryptocurrency market. This article explores the multiple factors behind this sharp drop—including investor profit-taking, forced selling by Bitcoin ETF issuers, and br...

My Wasted Ethereum Venture

20 Jul 2024 3 minute read 9 comments johnwege

Today we are taking another voyage through my journey in cryptocurrency: good things, and the bad. If you are new, my crypto tales articles are an ongoing series that chronicles my best and worst times in crypto. They are meant to be a guide that let...

The Crypto Lies We Are Told

13 Aug 2024 2 minute read 7 comments johnwege

You have heard it a hundred times. That people in the cryptocurrency market are different from other people. That we had enough of an open mind to see how the world really works. The problems that exist, and how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether...

Bitcoin: A Supply Shock is Coming

18 Dec 2024 3 minute read 2 comments johnwege

The next move is obvious. Bitcoin’s price is about to go up in a major way. In hindsight, it will have been inevitable. We will all wish that we had bought more Bitcoin. All the cards were lining up perfectly, and the next move for Bitcoin was so obv...