Can Bitcoin still be used as a form of currency without internet access?

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• May 02, 2022 · 3 years ago
  No, Bitcoin relies on the internet for its operation. Without an internet connection, it would not be possible to access the blockchain, which is the public ledger that records all Bitcoin transactions. Additionally, Bitcoin transactions require network nodes to validate and confirm them. Without internet access, these nodes would not be able to communicate and verify transactions. Therefore, using Bitcoin as a form of currency without internet access is not feasible.
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• May 02, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Well, technically speaking, you can use Bitcoin offline in a limited way. You can create and store Bitcoin wallets offline, which means you can generate private keys and addresses without an internet connection. However, to actually transact with Bitcoin, you would need an internet connection to broadcast the transaction to the network and have it confirmed by miners. So, while you can prepare the necessary components offline, the actual transaction process still requires internet access.
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• May 02, 2022 · 3 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confidently say that Bitcoin cannot be used as a form of currency without internet access. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin relies on a network of nodes to validate and confirm transactions. Without internet connectivity, these nodes cannot communicate and reach a consensus on the validity of transactions. Therefore, it is not possible to use Bitcoin offline as a medium of exchange.
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