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What is a cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n

A cryptocurrency<\/strong>, also known as cryptoactive<\/strong>, cryptocurrency<\/strong>, cryptographic currency or even cyber money, is a currency issued peer to peer, without the need for a central bank<\/strong>, usable by means of a decentralized<\/strong> computer network. It uses the principles of cryptography and associates the user with the process of issuing and settling transactions.  Source wikip\u00e9dia<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What are the benefits of cryptocurrencies?<\/h2>\n
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  • Transactions are made without an intermediary. The costs are therefore very low.<\/li>\n
  • Transactions are almost immediate (a few minutes).<\/li>\n
  • They are used all over the world.<\/li>\n
  • Transactions are anonymous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What are the disadvantages of cryptocurrencies?<\/h2>\n
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    • They are very unstable.<\/li>\n
    • If you lose your cryptocurrencies, there is no way to get them back.<\/li>\n
    • They are not yet recognized in the legal framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How long has bitcoin been in existence?<\/h2>\n

      BITCOIN has been in existence for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

      What is Bitcoin? How it works ?<\/h2>\n

      I selected this video (French) which dates from 2016. In less than 20 minutes, you will have understood how it works and why this technology is revolutionary.<\/p>\n