Bitcoin nodes store the entire blockchain to verify transactions independently.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin removes the need for trusted intermediaries.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The network rewards miners proportional to the computational work they perform.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The consensus mechanism ensures all nodes agree on the transaction history.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The design enables trustless transfer of value over the internet.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
The system is designed to be robust even if some nodes act maliciously.
— Satoshi Nakamoto
