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The cryptocurrency BTC, better known as Bitcoin, is the first and most influential cryptocurrency in the world. Created in 2009 by an individual (or group) under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin emerged as a direct response to the financial crisis of 2008, proposing a decentralized monetary system, resistant to censorship and independent of intermediaries such as banks or governments. BTC operates on a peer-to-peer network based on blockchain — a type of distributed digital ledger — that records all transactions transparently, permanently, and securely. One of Bitcoin's main attributes is its programmed scarcity: there will be a maximum of 21 million BTC in circulation, a characteristic that contributes to its positioning as “digital gold.” Over the years, BTC has evolved from a technological curiosity to a globally recognized asset class, being accepted by companies, integrated by investment funds, and used by individuals as a means of protection against inflation or state control. The volatility of its price is notorious, but it also reflects the embryonic stage of adoption and the speculative role it still plays. Despite challenges, such as the energy consumption of mining and regulatory issues, Bitcoin remains a symbol of the digital revolution in the financial sector and a catalyst for the entire cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) movement.
