How does trustless bitcoin technology work?

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• Matt SickerAug 30, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Sure! Trustless bitcoin technology is based on a decentralized network called blockchain. When a transaction is made, it is verified by multiple computers, known as nodes, on the network. These nodes use complex mathematical algorithms to validate the transaction and ensure its accuracy. Once the transaction is verified, it is added to a block and added to the blockchain. This process makes it nearly impossible for anyone to manipulate or tamper with the transaction data, providing a high level of trust and security.
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• Jenissis Salas JessMay 29, 2024 · a year ago
  Trustless bitcoin technology works by removing the need for a trusted third party, such as a bank or government, to facilitate transactions. Instead, transactions are verified and recorded by a network of computers, making it decentralized and transparent. This eliminates the risk of fraud or censorship, as the network ensures the validity of transactions. Additionally, trustless technology allows for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
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• shravyaApr 09, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Trustless bitcoin technology works by utilizing cryptographic algorithms to ensure the security and integrity of transactions. When a transaction is initiated, it is broadcasted to the network and included in a pool of unconfirmed transactions. Miners, who are participants in the network, compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate and add the transaction to the blockchain. This process, known as mining, requires a significant amount of computational power and energy. Once a miner successfully adds a block of transactions to the blockchain, they are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins. This incentivizes miners to maintain the security and integrity of the network.
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