Usability of the Bitcoin in the Contemporary Digital Economy

Abstract

The Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic payment system that operates as an independent currency. In this paper, we have examined whether the Bitcoin should be considered a currency according to the criteria widely used by economists. We argue that the Bitcoin does not behave much like major international currencies because the excessive volatility compared to other currencies changes. Our results show that usability of the Bitcoin has increased rapidly. It is traded on many exchanges. Yet, the future of the Bitcoin is still very uncertain.