The proof-of-work difficulty is adjusted every 2016 blocks to keep the average time between new blocks at ten minutes.
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The cryptographic techniques used are well-tested and secure.
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Bitcoin can enable financial inclusion for the unbanked.
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It is possible to run a full node and verify transactions independently.
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Bitcoin's open design encourages innovation and experimentation.
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A blockchain fork happens when two miners solve a block at nearly the same time.
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A blockchain fork happens when two miners solve a block at nearly the same time.
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Bitcoin is a network of nodes collectively maintaining a ledger.
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Bitcoinβs decentralized design removes single points of failure.
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Privacy in Bitcoin comes from pseudonymity rather than full anonymity.
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