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Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, invented in 2009 by an individual (or group) using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin is a decentralized, censorship-resistant, and technically secure digital currency transferred directly from one person to another via the blockchain network.

In this system, central actors such as banks or other financial institutions are unnecessary for transactions. The blockchain is decentralized, with numerous users contributing their computing power to maintain the network. They play a crucial role in verifying bitcoin transactions and facilitating the creation and circulation of new Bitcoin.