Bitcoin Whitepaper

Series:  Satoshi Nakamoto

Rarity:  Common - 21,000 numbered

A whitepaper is an authoritative report or guide that concisely informs readers about a complex issue, often presenting the issuing body’s perspective, philosophy, or proposed solutions to a problem.

The Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto introduces a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that enables direct online payments without financial institutions, using a blockchain of timestamped transactions secured by proof-of-work to prevent double-spending. Transactions are chains of digital signatures broadcast to the network, where nodes compete to add blocks to the longest chain, incentivized by new coin issuance and fees. The system maintains privacy with anonymous keys, allows simplified verification, and is secure as long as honest nodes control majority CPU power, with attacker success probability dropping exponentially.

This artistic CryptoWax rendition highlights the mystery surrounding Satoshi’s identity while commemorating the paper's release, which laid the foundation for cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer transactions, and proof-of-work consensus, influencing global economies, tech innovation, and discussions on digital sovereignty.

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