This article was published on August 21, 2013

Baffled by the world of Bitcoin? This beginner’s guide will tell you everything you need to know


Baffled by the world of Bitcoin? This beginner’s guide will tell you everything you need to know

Bitcoin is the virtual currency that everyone seems to be talking about. It’s compelling and growing in popularity, but also highly controversial; Bitcoin has been ruled illegal in Thailand and the US government plans to launch a formal investigation into the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is also overwhelming though. How does it work? What are the advantages? Is it dangerous? These are all common questions and it seems that hardly anyone can offer a concise or simple answer.

CoinDesk has stepped in with its beginner’s guide to Bitcoin. It covers pretty much everything, from Bitcoin mining to its founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. Well worth a read if you’ve been left scratching your head recently.

A beginner’s guide to Bitcoin

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