#AirdropSafetyGuide Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, allowing users to send and receive digital money without relying on intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is capped at 21 million coins, which makes it deflationary and appealing as a store of value. It's mined using a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, rewarding miners for validating transactions. BTC has sparked a global movement, influencing thousands of other cryptocurrencies. Though volatile, it's widely adopted for investment, remittances, and as a hedge against inflation in some economies.