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What is a Blockchain?: Understanding the Technology Behind Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain technology is the foundation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It's a secure and transparent way to record and verify transactions, removing the need for intermediaries like banks.
What is a Blockchain?: Understanding the Technology Behind Cryptocurrencies
Use the multichain Bitcoin.com Wallet app, trusted by millions to safely and easily buy, sell, trade, and manage Bitcoin and the most popular cryptocurrencies.

Table of Contents

  1. What is Blockchain?
  2. How Does Blockchain Work?
  3. Blockchain and Crypto
  4. Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrencies
  5. Types of Blockchains
  6. Blockchain Layers
  7. Examples of Blockchain Layers in Action
  8. Blockchain Advantages
  9. Blockchain Disadvantages
  10. The Future of Blockchain
  11. Getting Started with Blockchain
  12. Explore Altcoins, Stablecoins, and Blockchain Innovation

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