{"id":7746,"date":"2017-01-12T08:48:23","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T13:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=7746"},"modified":"2017-02-03T08:50:50","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T13:50:50","slug":"beyond-bitcoin-blockchain-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/beyond-bitcoin-blockchain-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Bitcoin: All About Blockchain Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 1800s, we started with the gold standard. America had a fixed currency that was not controlled by a centralized government. When the 1900s rolled around, we shifted towards paper currency that could be controlled by a central bank to help manage money supplies and interest rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what does the 21<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century have in store for us in terms of currency? Most recently, Bitcoin has proliferated as a means of decentralized currency. This means Bitcoin has greater control of their funds, and they can circumvent fees and taxes by utilizing cryptocurrency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/current-state-bitcoin-2017\/\"><b>What is the Current State of Bitcoin in 2017?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Bitcoin?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin is a form of open source software that first appeared on the market in 2009. It has completely changed how we think about, and send, money. Bitcoin is considered to be an innovative monetary alternative to governmentally mandated currency. Promoted by technology buffs and free market libertarians, Bitcoin has been used more and more frequently to make purchases online, particularly in the deep Web.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Bitcoin Blockchain?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin Blockchain is a service that helps promote Bitcoin usage and make the cryptocurrency more efficient in technological markets. The Blockchain was tailored to make Bitcoin purchases easier for consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain can serve as a wallet for Bitcoin users. Blockchain flaunts itself as the most popular Bitcoin wallet. With over 60 million transactions, 11 million wallets, and 120 countries served, Blockchain has become almost universal in the cryptocurrency market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bitcoin wallet also serves a global population, so you won\u2019t have any trouble completing transactions across the border. With over 20 currency conversion rates and 25 languages, Blockchain promotes global usage to help expand the Bitcoin market as quickly and effectively as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blockchain\u2019s Security Features<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain also offers several security features that ensures maximum security for your Bitcoin account. Their step by step security center helps backup your funds and prevent unauthorized access to your account. Moreover, blockchain is cross-platform, so your desktop, Android, iOS, or other device is protected, no matter the time or place. To further enforce your phone\u2019s security and prevent hackers from accessing your Bitcoin account, run regular virus scans on your device:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"psafe:\/\/launch\/antivirus_quick\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7530\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Security-Scan.png\" alt=\"Security Scan\" width=\"300\" height=\"78\" \/><\/a><\/center><b><br \/>\nWhy You Should Use Bitcoin<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why use Bitcoin? For the same reason that you drive instead of walk to a location. Oftentimes Bitcoin offers a more efficient way to conduct voluntary transactions on the Internet. Plus, it\u2019s cheaper and faster. Moreover, the value of your Bitcoin is determined by a market and not a central government, so your purchasing power is much more secure when it\u2019s backed by cryptocurrencies and not a governmental entity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that can be used in lieu of fiat currency for some goods and services. 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