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Cryptocurrency

Introduction​

Who​

Satoshi Nakamoto is an alias used by an individual or possibly a group of individuals who've proposed the P2P electronic cash system called Bitcoin.

What​

What is Bitcoin?
Satoshi Nakamoto, (2008). Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

Why​

  • Removes the need for an intermediary (bank), paving way for cheaper and faster transactions.
  • Decentralized and public ledger promotes transparency and trust in the system.
  • Independent of FIAT currencies implies governments do not control the value of "money"

The beginning​

https://www.mail-archive.com/cryptography@metzdowd.com/msg09959.html

The Whitepaper​

The others​

Later came along, other P2P systems, with new features and improvements over bitcoin

stay tuned...