Let's dive into the world of Bitcoin. A look at how it works. We will also discuss its origins, pros and cons. We will see how they are created. How to buy them. Factors that shake its price. The famous blockchain. Virtual wallets. And more.
¿Qué es bitcoin?
Bitcoin appeared in 2009. A cryptocurrency. Digital money that is used to pay for things. Or to invest. It does not exist physically. No country controls it. Nor does any central bank. It is not backed by gold. It is virtual money and its value... dances. It goes up and down. Sometimes wildly.
Each bitcoin has its unique code. It is stored in a digital "wallet". With it, you can send bitcoins. Or receive them. Or parts of one.
It is a moneda without a control center. That seems fascinating. It allows for transactions without anyone getting in the way. It uses "peer-to-peer" technology. People exchanging directly. Each wallet has its Bitcoin address. It reminds me a bit of a bank account, but different.
The total amount of Bitcoins has a cap. 21 million. No more. And every four years something interesting happens. A "halving". It seems that there are already about 19.6 million circulating out there. The last halving was in April 2024. It reduced the reward to 3.125 BTC per block. Curious system.
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What is bitcoin and how does it work?
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updated on September 29, 2025
¿Qué es bitcoin?
Let's dive into the world of Bitcoin. A look at how it works. We will also discuss its origins, pros and cons. We will see how they are created. How to buy them. Factors that shake its price. The famous blockchain. Virtual wallets. And more.
¿Qué es bitcoin?
Bitcoin appeared in 2009. A cryptocurrency. Digital money that is used to pay for things. Or to invest. It does not exist physically. No country controls it. Nor does any central bank. It is not backed by gold. It is virtual money and its value... dances. It goes up and down. Sometimes wildly.
Each bitcoin has its unique code. It is stored in a digital "wallet". With it, you can send bitcoins. Or receive them. Or parts of one.
It is a moneda without a control center. That seems fascinating. It allows for transactions without anyone getting in the way. It uses "peer-to-peer" technology. People exchanging directly. Each wallet has its Bitcoin address. It reminds me a bit of a bank account, but different.
The total amount of Bitcoins has a cap. 21 million. No more. And every four years something interesting happens. A "halving". It seems that there are already about 19.6 million circulating out there. The last halving was in April 2024. It reduced the reward to 3.125 BTC per block. Curious system.