$BTC
**Store of value** (like digital gold).
- **Peer-to-peer payments** (without banks).
- **Trading & investment** (like stocks or commodities).
- **Hedge against inflation** (since supply is limited).
### **5. How to Get Bitcoin?**
- Buy on **exchanges** (e.g., Binance, Coinbase, Kraken).
- Earn via **mining** (but requires expensive hardware).
- Accept as **payment** for goods/services.
### **6. Risks & Challenges**
โ **Volatility** โ Prices can swing wildly in short periods.
โ **Regulation** โ Governments are still figuring out laws.
โ **Security** โ If you lose your private keys, you lose access forever.
### **7. Why is Bitcoin Valuable?**
- **Scarcity** (only 21 million BTC).
- **Decentralization** (no single point of failure).
- **Global adoption** (used by millions as an alternative to fiat money).
### **8. Bitcoin vs. Traditional Money**
| Feature | Bitcoin (BTC) | Traditional Money (USD, EUR) |
|--------------|--------------|-----------------------------|
| **Control** | Decentralized | Centralized (Banks/Govt) |
| **Supply** | Fixed (21M) | Unlimited (printed by govt) |
| **Transactions** | Fast, global | Slower, bank-dependent |
### **9. Future of Bitcoin**
- Some believe it will replace gold as a **global reserve asset**.
- Others see it as the foundation of a **new financial system** (DeFi, smart contracts).
- Governments are exploring **Bitcoin ETFs, regulations, and even national cryptocurrencies**.
