Where can I buy Bitcoin?

At crypto exchanges, brokers and banks that offer Bitcoin. In Germany, look for a licence from BaFin or an EU licence under the MiCA regulation. Many providers also offer savings plans, where you regularly buy small amounts.

Is Bitcoin legal in Germany?

Yes. Buying, selling and owning Bitcoin is legal in Germany. Providers are subject to financial supervision. Tax rules apply to gains. More in Is it still worth buying Bitcoin?.

Can Bitcoin be hacked?

The Bitcoin network itself has never been successfully hacked since 2009. What gets hacked are exchanges, apps or people, for example through stolen passwords or scams. That is why safe storage is so important.

What happens if I lose my recovery phrase?

If you keep your Bitcoin yourself and lose both the device and the 12 or 24 words, the Bitcoin are lost for good. There is no hotline that resets your password. This is the price of true self-determination, and the reason why you should back up your words carefully.

Is Bitcoin anonymous?

Not really. Bitcoin is pseudonymous: all transactions are publicly visible, but not with names, only with addresses. Anyone who buys from a regulated provider has identified themselves there. That often makes it possible to link addresses to a person.

Who controls Bitcoin?

Nobody alone. The rules are enforced by thousands of independent computers (nodes) that check every transaction. Changes to the rules need broad agreement in the network. Neither developers nor miners nor governments can change Bitcoin on their own.

Does Bitcoin not use too much energy?

Bitcoin mining needs a lot of electricity. That is intended, because the energy expenditure makes the network tamper-proof. Supporters point out that miners increasingly use surplus or renewable energy and can help stabilise grids. Critics see the consumption as a problem. It is worth listening to both sides here.

What is the difference from other cryptocurrencies?

Bitcoin is the first, oldest and most decentralised cryptocurrency with a fixed supply. Many other “coins” are controlled by companies or small groups, can be multiplied at will or pursue completely different goals. Anyone who says “crypto” often means very different things. Bitcoin is clearly distinct from them.

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10 beginner questions and answersAnyone who deals with Bitcoin for the first time usually has the same questions. Here are the ten most common ones: short, clear and without jargon. 1. Who invented Bitcoin? Bitcoin was devised by a person or group under the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The Bitcoin whitepaper appeared on 31 October 2008, and the network started on 3 January 2009. Nobody knows to this day who Satoshi is. They withdrew in 2011. For Bitcoin this is rather a strength: there is no boss you have to trust. 2. Do I have to buy a whole Bitcoin? No. One Bitcoin can be divided into 100 million smallest units called …Bitcoin news · Bitcoin price & halving · Bitcoin for beginners · Glossary