Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first decentralized digital currency, created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a peer-to-peer network, it allows transactions without central authorities like banks. BTC utilizes blockchain technology, a public, distributed ledger, to ensure secure and transparent record-keeping. Initially conceived as electronic cash, Bitcoin has evolved into a prominent "digital gold," serving as a store of value and a medium for global, low-cost payments. Its limited supply of 21 million coins contributes to its scarcity and often, its price volatility.
