#SecureYourAssets Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an unknown person using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It allows peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks or intermediaries. Bitcoin runs on blockchain technology, a public ledger that records all transactions securely. New bitcoins are generated through a process called mining, but the total supply is capped at 21 million. It's often called "digital gold" due to its scarcity and value. Bitcoin is praised for its security and independence from governments but criticized for price volatility and energy use. Today, it’s used for investment, payments, and financial innovation worldwide.