#CreatorPad Bitcoin (BTC) is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for a central authority like a bank or government.

Key facts about Bitcoin:

* Technology: Bitcoin uses a public, distributed ledger called a blockchain to record all transactions.

* Supply: There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins in existence, which contributes to its scarcity.

* Mining: New bitcoins are created through a process called "mining," where powerful computers solve complex computational problems to va