What is Bitcoin Fungibility?

Fungibility is the property of an asset that makes each unit interchangeable and indistinguishable from every other unit. Bitcoin, designed as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, strives for fungibility, where one Bitcoin is equivalent to any other Bitcoin. This article explores what Bitcoin fungibility is, why it matters, and the challenges it faces.

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