Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized digital currency.  Bitcoin uses cryptographic algorithms coded in its architecture for the purpose of security and privacy.  The currency runs independently without any third party intervention. Blockchain, a digital ledger, serves as the intermediary for Bitcoin transactions and the public record for Bitcoin transfers, accessible to everyone on the network.  Many issues exist within our current money system, specifically the reliance on financial intermediaries which restrict the flow and efficiency of money. Bitcoin and Blockchain have the potential to create a world in which our money can be transacted faster, cheaper, and further than ever before.