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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer cryptocurrency operating on blockchain technology without central authority or tracking by central banks. Statement 2 is correct: Any user with a valid public Bitcoin address/wallet can transact with another Bitcoin address worldwide. Statement 3 is correct: Bitcoin transactions are pseudonymous, allowing users to send and receive funds without revealing real-world identities.
Decentralization is the fundamental defining principle of Bitcoin; eliminating Statement 1 immediately eliminates options (a) and (d).
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