Synonyms for

Bitcoin

Verb / ˈbɪˈtkɔɪn / Another word for bitcoin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows for secure, peer-to-peer transactions on a decentralized network.

Synonyms & similar words

cryptocurrency e-cash e-money altcoin litecoin ripple ethereum crypto

Synonyms by register

Formal

cryptocurrency digital currency virtual currency decentralized ledger technology

Informal

crypto digital coin e-money internet money

Antonyms

fiat cash currency legal tender government money state currency

Common collocations

  • buy bitcoin
  • sell bitcoin
  • mine bitcoin
  • bitcoin price
  • bitcoin wallet
  • bitcoin exchange
  • bitcoin network
  • bitcoin transaction

Word family

noun bitcoin
adjective bitcoin

Usage note

Bitcoin is a specific type of cryptocurrency. While often used interchangeably with 'cryptocurrency' in casual conversation, it's important to distinguish it as the original and most well-known example.

Example sentences

  1. I used bitcoin to buy a new video game.
  2. My friend invested in bitcoin and made a lot of money.
  3. Many online stores now accept bitcoin as payment.
  4. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain.
  5. It's important to keep your bitcoin wallet secure.

Quotes

  • Bitcoin is a remarkable cryptographic achievement and the ability to create something that is not duplicable in the digital world has enormous value. - Eric Schmidt
  • Bitcoin is the beginning of something great: a currency without a government, something necessary and imperative. - Nassim Taleb
  • Bitcoin is a technological tour de force. - Bill Gates

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