$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized network using blockchain technology, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin has a limited supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design. It's widely seen as digital gold due to its store-of-value potential. While Bitcoin has faced criticism for its energy usage and volatility, it remains a dominant force in the crypto market, influencing innovation in finance, decentralized applications, and global monetary systems. Its impact continues to grow.

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