Cryptocurrency Q&A Does bitcoin have a central authority?

Does bitcoin have a central authority?

Carlo Carlo Sun Dec 15 2024 | 7 answers 1689
I'm curious about the structure and governance of Bitcoin. Specifically, I want to know if there's a central authority or entity that controls or oversees the Bitcoin network. Does bitcoin have a central authority?

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KatanaBladed KatanaBladed Tue Dec 17 2024
Bitcoin operates as a decentralized system.

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MoonlitCharm MoonlitCharm Tue Dec 17 2024
It functions without a central authority or a single administrator.

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Martina Martina Tue Dec 17 2024
This allows anyone to create a new Bitcoin address.

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CryptoLordess CryptoLordess Mon Dec 16 2024
Transactions can be made without needing any approval.

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CryptoAlchemyMaster CryptoAlchemyMaster Mon Dec 16 2024
The decentralized nature of Bitcoin is achieved through a specialized technology.

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