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Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most popular cryptocurrency in the world. It’s a type of digital money that you can send or receive over the internet — without needing a bank.
It was created in 2009 by someone using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to build a peer-to-peer money system, where people can pay each other directly, with no middleman.
How does it work?
Bitcoin runs on something called a blockchain — a public digital record that keeps track of all transactions. It’s safe, transparent, and no one can secretly change it.
Why do people like Bitcoin?
It’s decentralized (no one controls it)
It can be used for fast international payments
It’s seen as “digital gold” — people invest in it to protect their money
There will only ever be 21 million BTC, which makes it limited and valuable
In short:
Bitcoin is money for the internet age. It’s not controlled by banks or governments, and many people use it as both a currency and an investment.