The present work aims to present an introduction to the study of cryptocurrencies, focusing on Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency created. The basic concepts of cryptography, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, and the functioning of Bitcoin will be presented. The main challenges faced by Bitcoin and the main criticisms made to it will also be presented.
@article{pablo2019criptomoedas,title={Criptomoedas: seriam essas formas viáveis de dinheiro?},author={Pereira, Pablo Diego de Albuquerque},supervisor={Mathias, João Felippe Cury Marinho},year={2019},url={https://pantheon.ufrj.br/handle/11422/11747},publisher={Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,},dimensions={true},}