 TITLE: What Is Bitcoin and How Does It Work? CONTENT: How to Buy Bitcoin\n------------------\nIf you want to purchase Bitcoin, the easiest way to do it is through an online exchange. Some popular options include Binance, Coinbase, Gemini and Kraken.\nYou can buy Bitcoin on these platforms using different methods, such as a credit card, bank account or by trading other cryptocurrencies. There will likely be a fee for each transaction, and the price of Bitcoin may vary slightly from one platform to another.\nYou'll also need a digital wallet when you buy Bitcoin. Your Bitcoins aren't technically stored in your wallet—they're part of the public Bitcoin blockchain. However, your digital wallet is where you keep your public and private key.\nThe public key can be shared with others and lets them send you Bitcoin. Your private key should never be shared with anyone, because that's what lets you send Bitcoin to others. It's a bit like a password to your online bank account. Other people can send you money if you give them your bank account number, but you're the only one who can log into your bank account to access the funds.\nMany public platforms let you purchase, sell and transfer Bitcoin, and create a digital wallet for you on the platform. Platforms generally simplify the process, and allow you to manage your cryptocurrency accounts with a user-friendly interface like you would many other online accounts. The safest way to store Bitcoin, however, is to keep your private key hidden somewhere, such as a thumb drive or written down on a piece of paper. END