Bitcoin is a virtual ‘cryptocurrency’ traded much like real money.
One of the very first and most high-profile cryptocurrencies launched, Bitcoin is also the most well-known of this virtual money. Bitcoin first emerged in 2009 and its creator is allegedly called Satoshi Nakamoto, though several theories exist as to Nakamoto’s real identity, according to Business Insider.
A bitcoin is essentially a digital computer file that is stored in something called a digital wallet, which can be accessed by software and apps.
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