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Censorship-Resistance

Definition

Censorship-resistance is a core feature of Bitcoin’s design. Because thousands of independent computers worldwide validate transactions, no single entity—government, bank, or corporation—can arbitrarily block payments or seize funds. This makes Bitcoin useful for people and organizations facing severe financial restrictions.

Example

Bitcoin remains censorship-resistant because no single government can shut down all of its nodes.

Related Terms

Bitcoin

A decentralized digital currency that operates without a central bank or single administrator.

Decentralization

A system design where control and decision-making are distributed across many independent participants rather than concentrated in one central authority.

Node

A computer that stores a full copy of the Bitcoin blockchain and helps verify transactions and blocks.

Transaction

A transfer of Bitcoin from one address to another, recorded permanently on the blockchain.

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