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# What is Bitcoin?
* Digital Currency
* First decentralized cryptocurrency
* Created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto
* Operates without central authority
* Peer-to-peer network
* Key Features
* Limited supply (21 million)
* Transparent transactions
* Pseudonymous ownership
* Global accessibility
## Blockchain Technology
* Distributed ledger
* Chain of blocks containing transactions
* Each block:
* Transaction data
* Timestamp
* Previous block's hash
* Proof of work
# Key Components
## Digital Wallet
* Stores private and public keys
* Types:
* Hardware wallets
* Software wallets
* Paper wallets
* Online wallets
## Transactions
* Sending and receiving bitcoin
* Transaction fees
* Confirmation process
* Block validation
# Mining Process
## What is Mining?
* Transaction verification
* New bitcoin creation
* Network security
* Computational problem-solving
## Mining Requirements
* Specialized hardware (ASICs)
* Electricity
* Cooling systems
* Mining software
# Bitcoin Network
## Decentralization
* No central authority
* Distributed nodes
* Consensus mechanisms
* Network security
## Protocols
* Proof of Work (PoW)
* Block size
* Transaction verification
* Network rules
# Using Bitcoin
## Getting Started
* Create a wallet
* Buy bitcoin
* Secure storage
* Transaction basics
# Market Aspects
## Trading
* Exchanges
* Trading pairs
* Market orders
* Security considerations
# Future Outlook
## Developments
* Lightning Network
* Scaling solutions
* Adoption trends
* Regulatory landscape
# Resources
## Learning More
* Official documentation
* Educational websites
* Community forums
* Research papers