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Bitcoin was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym **Satoshi Nakamoto**. It was introduced as a decentralized digital currency to operate without central authority. Nakamoto published Bitcoin’s whitepaper in 2008, outlining its **peer-to-peer** network, **proof-of-work** consensus mechanism, and limited supply of **21 million coins**. The first block, called the **Genesis Block (Block 0)**, was mined on January 3, 2009. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public **blockchain**, ensuring security and transparency. Over time, Bitcoin gained popularity as **digital gold**, a store of value, and a hedge against inflation, influencing the broader cryptocurrency industry.