#CreatorPad Bitcoin (BTC) is the first decentralized digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency. It was created in 2009 by an anonymous entity or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
Here are some key characteristics of Bitcoin:
Decentralized: Unlike traditional currencies, which are controlled by central banks, Bitcoin operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority.
Blockchain Technology: Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public, distributed ledger called a blockchain. This ledger is secured by cryptography, making it difficult to alter.
Mining: New bitcoins are created through a process called "mining," where powerful computers solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the
