The network operates continuously without downtime.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The blockchain provides a permanent record of all transactions.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The proof-of-work difficulty is adjusted every 2016 blocks to keep the average time between new blocks at ten minutes.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The difficulty retargeting algorithm adapts to changes in mining power.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
Open source development allows anyone to audit and improve the code.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The open ledger allows anyone to audit the currency supply.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
Users retain full sovereignty over their funds.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
If a majority of CPU power is controlled by honest nodes, the honest chain will grow the fastest and outpace any competing chains.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin can protect users from inflationary monetary policies.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The open source nature of Bitcoin encourages community review and collaboration.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
