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The popular cryptocurrency utilized the Bitcoin blockchain for transactions. Cryptocurrency gained mainstream traction as a means of exchange. Investors turned to Bitcoin as a way to store value, generate wealth, and hedge against inflation. Investopedia makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or timeliness of the information contained herein. The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Investopedia receives compensation.
