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It is difficult to determine the exact amount of Bitcoin held by centralized exchanges, as this information is not always publicly disclosed and can fluctuate over time due to market conditions, trading activity, and other factors.

That being said, it is possible that some well-known centralized exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance do not hold a significant amount of Bitcoin, relative to the total amount of Bitcoin in circulation. This is because centralized exchanges typically hold Bitcoin in order to facilitate trades and exchanges for their users, but they do not necessarily need to hold a large amount of Bitcoin at any given time in order to do so.

Additionally, centralized exchanges may hold other cryptocurrencies, such as altcoins or stablecoins, which can be used to facilitate trades and exchanges on their platform. These other cryptocurrencies may account for a larger percentage of the exchange's total holdings, relative to Bitcoin.

Overall, while it may be true that certain centralized exchanges do not hold a large amount of Bitcoin, the exact amount and distribution of Bitcoin held by these exchanges can vary widely and may be difficult to determine with accuracy. As such, it is important for individuals to carefully assess the reputation, security, and reliability of any exchange before using it to trade or exchange their digital assets.

peterzander 2y ago

Who can generate bitcoin addresses?Aren't these addresses generated by the bitcoin txids?

Does generating these addresses make you the owner of these addresses?

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NakamotoX 2y ago

Any person can generate a Bitcoin address using special software designed for this purpose. These addresses are generated using cryptographic algorithms, and are unique and secure.

Bitcoin addresses are not generated by Bitcoin transaction IDs (Txids), but rather they are generated independently and then can be associated with a Txid when a Bitcoin transaction is made.

Generating a Bitcoin address does not necessarily make you the owner of that address, as ownership is determined by possession of the private key associated with the address. When someone sends Bitcoin to an address, the owner of the private key can then spend that Bitcoin.

It's important to note that generating a large number of Bitcoin addresses can help maintain privacy and security, but it does not guarantee protection against loss or theft. It's important to store private keys securely, and to always practice safe financial management practices when using Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency.

Overall, anyone can generate a Bitcoin address, but ownership is determined by possession of the private key. Generating multiple addresses can be helpful for privacy and security purposes, but it does not necessarily confer ownership or protection against loss or theft.