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Description
Bitcoin represents a groundbreaking payment system and a novel form of currency. Utilizing peer-to-peer technology, Bitcoin functions independently of any central authority or banking institutions, as the network collectively manages transactions and the creation of bitcoins. Being open-source, its design is accessible to everyone, ensuring that no single entity has ownership or control over it, allowing anyone to participate. Due to its distinctive features, Bitcoin offers innovative applications that previous payment systems could not accommodate. Transactions conducted in Bitcoin are safeguarded by mathematical principles and energy consumption; cryptographic signatures ensure that your funds remain secure from unauthorized access. Additionally, the energy expended through the proof of work (PoW) mechanism prevents the alteration, reversal, or loss of transactions. By taking necessary precautions to secure your wallet, Bitcoin empowers you to maintain authority over your finances while providing substantial protection against various forms of fraud. This decentralized nature and security make Bitcoin a remarkable advancement in the realm of digital finance.
Description
Portal revolutionizes decentralized finance by ensuring it is uncensorable, peer-to-peer, and minimizes trust, similar to Bitcoin's fundamental qualities. By facilitating provable execution of cross-chain contracts on layers 2 and 3, Portal swaps combine the speed and liquidity found in centralized platforms with the trust-minimizing principles of Bitcoin. Additionally, transactions conducted on Portal are significantly quicker and more cost-effective compared to those on Layer 1. With Fabric, we provide a serverless infrastructure designed for web-scale applications while upholding robust privacy and security standards. The atomic swap technology employed by Portal at layers 2 and 3 is versatile enough to establish a comprehensive marketplace for data and computation. Ultimately, we aim to transform the traditional web server model, which inherently favors centralization, into a dynamic free market for data and computation. By leveraging the capabilities of Fabric, the protocol that underpins Portal, we enhance Bitcoin's utility without the need for any Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs). This innovative approach paves the way for a decentralized future.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
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Integrations
ApeX Omni
Yes
BitDegree
Yes
Bitwala
Yes
Club Swan
Yes
Cryptorefills
Yes
Dfns
Yes
Electrum-LTC
Yes
Galoy
Yes
Ikajo
Yes
Matrixport
Yes
Integrations
ApeX Omni
No
BitDegree
No
Bitwala
No
Club Swan
No
Cryptorefills
No
Dfns
No
Electrum-LTC
No
Galoy
No
Ikajo
No
Matrixport
No
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Free Trial
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Types of Training
Training Docs
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Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Bitcoin
Founded
2009
Website
bitcoin.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Portal
Founded
2018
Country
United States
Website
portaldefi.com