Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
CoinDesk on Location: What Is the Current State of Ethereum?
Ethereal Tel Aviv happened in September and CoinDesk was there. Watch this video roundup of some of our best interviews on location in Israel. Remember: Vitalik LOVES “Purple Coin” ;)
The Kadena Team Talks About Their New Public Blockchain
Christine Kim sits down with Kadena's President and CEO to discuss their recently announced public blockchain.
CoinDesk's Most Influential 2019: Caitlin Long
CoinDesk went to Wyoming to speak with Caitlin Long about the laws and regulations that make the Cowboy State a haven for cryptocurrencies.
Jason Brett of the Value Technology Foundation On Crypto and Government
Jason Brett of the Value Technology Foundation On Crypto and Government
Zocial's Rick Bleszynski Talks About the Crypto's Bare Metal
Zocial's Rick Bleszynski Talks About the Crypto's Bare Metal
Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo on Why He Launched Digital Dollar Project
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad” discusses his push to digitize the U.S. dollar and the future of global currencies.
‘Fluffypony’ Weighs In on CBDC Trend at Davos 2020
Ricardo Spagni, better known as “Fluffypony” discusses privacy and whether or not central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are just a fleeting trend. The monero community leader speaks with CoinDesk’s Leigh Cuen in Davos, Switzerland.