Hi everyone. It has been quite a long time since I blogged about the e-currency industry, so I figured I’d get back into it and write a brief introduction to a new and innovative e-currency called Bitcoin.
I came across a video on YouTube which explains what Bitcoin is so I though I’d best start this blog posting by sharing this video with you:
I for one believe Bitcoin is a really neat e-currency system! Checkout some of the numerous features of the Bitcoin system.
Decentralized:
Bitcoin is the first digital currency that is completely distributed. The network is made up of users like yourself so no bank or payment processor is required between you and whoever you’re trading with. This decentralization is the basis for Bitcoin’s security and freedom.
Very low fees:
Currently you can send Bitcoin transactions for free. However, a fee on the order of 1 bitcent will eventually be necessary for your transaction to be processed more quickly. Miners compete on fees, which ensures that they will always stay low in the long run. More on transaction fees
Worldwide:
Your Bitcoins can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection. Anybody can start mining, buying, selling or accepting Bitcoins regardless of their location.
No “smal print”:
If you have Bitcoins, you can send them to anyone else with a Bitcoin address. There are no limits, no special rules to follow or forms to fill out.
More complex types of transactions can be built on top of Bitcoin as well, but sometimes you just want to send money from A to B without worrying about limits and policies.
Own your money! :
You don’t have to be a criminal to wake up one day and find your account has been frozen. Rules vary from place to place, but in most jurisdictions accounts may be frozen by credit card collection agencies, by a spouse filing for divorce, by mistake or for terms of service violations.
In contrast, Bitcoins are like cash – seizing them requires access to your private keys, which could be placed on a USB stick, thereby enjoying the full legal and practical protections of physical property.
Features text taken from weusecoins
Where can I get some bitcoins?
You can see the bitcoin website for a list of various bitcoin exchangers.
Me and a buddy of mine have put together a site where you can buy/sell bitcoins for PayPal, so if that’s what you’re after I suggest you check out the link below:
http://www.bitcoinexpress.com/
The site is still in development but it pretty much works as it should. If you run into any problems please don’t hesitate to give me a shout.
I hope you found this brief introduction to the world of Bitcoin useful.
Cheers,
Alan