Bitcoin is a digital cryptocurrency launched in 2009 by a person or group using the pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto". It is considered the first decentralized digital currency that relies on blockchain technology, and it is not subject to a central authority like banks or governments.
Key features of Bitcoin:
Decentralization: No entity controls it.
Peer-to-peer (P2P): It is exchanged directly between users without intermediaries.
Limited supply: The number of Bitcoins that can be mined does not exceed 21 million units.
Transparency: All transactions are recorded on a blockchain that anyone can view.
Uses:
Electronic payment method.
Investment tool and store of value.
Cross-border money transfers quickly and at lower cost.
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