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Bitcoin Scalability
Real-time TPS
8.24 tx/s
39.76%Max TPS (100 blocks)
13.2 tx/s
Max Theor. TPS
7 tx/s
Transaction Volume
29,664 txns
Block Time
5m 21s
Finality
1h
Type
Layer 1
Launch Date
Jan 3, 2009
Bitcoin Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
4
Miners
92
Hashrate
944 EH/s
11.69%Consensus Mechanism
PoW
Governance
Off-chain
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About Bitcoin
Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.
Token symbol:
BTC
Scalability Metrics:
Bitcoin TPS is 8.24 transactions per second
Bitcoin Max TPS is 13.2 transactions per second
Bitcoin Max Theoretical TPS is 7 transactions per second
Bitcoin transaction volume is 29,664 transactions
Bitcoin block time is 5m 21s
Bitcoin finality is 1h
Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain
Bitcoin was launched on Jan 3, 2009 (17 years ago)
Decentralization Metrics:
Bitcoin nakamoto coefficient is 4
Bitcoin has 92 miners
Bitcoin hashrate is 944 EH/s
Bitcoin consensus mechanism is Proof of Work (PoW)
Bitcoin governance is off-chain