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Why are confirmations important in Bitcoin?
Why are confirmations important in Bitcoin?
AmethystEcho
Fri Jul 12 2024
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Could you elaborate on why confirmations are considered significant in the context of Bitcoin transactions? I'm particularly interested in understanding how they contribute to the security and reliability of the Bitcoin network. Do confirmations help prevent double spending or ensure that transactions are final? Additionally, how do confirmations work technically, and how many are typically required for a transaction to be considered secure? I'd appreciate a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the role and importance of confirmations in Bitcoin.
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GwanghwamunGuardianAngel
Sun Jul 14 2024
The blockchain, the underlying technology of Bitcoin, continuously appends new blocks containing transactions.
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Giulia
Sun Jul 14 2024
Each block is verified and added to the chain by the network's miners through a consensus mechanism.
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KatanaBlade
Sun Jul 14 2024
As more blocks are added to the blockchain after a transaction is included, the transaction gains more confirmations.
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GeishaMelodious
Sun Jul 14 2024
In the Bitcoin network, confirmations function as a crucial indicator of trust and finality.
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RiderWhisper
Sun Jul 14 2024
These confirmations increase the security and irreversibility of the transaction.
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