FAQ : Bitcoin
Most frequently asked questions
How to buy bitcoin (BTC)?
The precautions to take when buying bitcoin
1/ Research and analyse the market
Before investing in Bitcoin, it is essential to understand what it is and how it works. Bitcoin is the first decentralised cryptocurrency that uses blockchain technology to enable secure transactions without the intervention of third parties. As with any [...]
What do we mean by bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a form of "virtual currency", also known as cryptocurrency (crypto asset or digital asset according to the official ACPR name). It was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis by a person or group of people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, with the aim of providing a [...]
What makes bitcoin secure?
Bitcoin's security is based on a combination of technologies and fundamental principles. At the heart of this security lies the blockchain, a decentralized public register that records all transactions. This technology ensures the immutability and transparency of transactions, making it difficult to alter them once they have been recorded.
Cryptography also [...]
How do I pay with Bitcoin?
To pay in Bitcoin, you first need a Bitcoin wallet, a digital tool designed to store, send and receive Bitcoins. Once you have bitcoins in your wallet, acquired via exchanges, ATMs, or other means, you can initiate a payment. The payment recipient will provide you with a unique address in [...]
Who created bitcoin?
Bitcoin was created by a person or group of people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown to this day, adding a veil of mystery around the creation of this first cryptocurrency (crypto-asset or digital asset according to the ACPR's official appellation).
The concept of [...]
Bitcoin
What makes bitcoin secure?
Bitcoin's security is based on a combination of technologies and fundamental principles. At the heart of this security lies the blockchain, a decentralized public register that records all transactions. This technology ensures the immutability and transparency of transactions, making it difficult to alter them once they have been recorded.
Cryptography also [...]
Who created bitcoin?
Bitcoin was created by a person or group of people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown to this day, adding a veil of mystery around the creation of this first cryptocurrency (crypto-asset or digital asset according to the ACPR's official appellation).
The concept of [...]
How do I pay with Bitcoin?
To pay in Bitcoin, you first need a Bitcoin wallet, a digital tool designed to store, send and receive Bitcoins. Once you have bitcoins in your wallet, acquired via exchanges, ATMs, or other means, you can initiate a payment. The payment recipient will provide you with a unique address in [...]
How to buy bitcoin (BTC)?
The precautions to take when buying bitcoin
1/ Research and analyse the market
Before investing in Bitcoin, it is essential to understand what it is and how it works. Bitcoin is the first decentralised cryptocurrency that uses blockchain technology to enable secure transactions without the intervention of third parties. As with any [...]
What do we mean by bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a form of "virtual currency", also known as cryptocurrency (crypto asset or digital asset according to the official ACPR name). It was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis by a person or group of people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, with the aim of providing a [...]