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Bitcoin, created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous anonymous developer, is the first decentralized cryptocurrency. In the wake of the global financial crisis, Nakamoto proposed a financial system independent of governments and institutions. In January 2009, Bitcoin was released as open source. The first transaction took place in January 2010. Initially, Bitcoin was used by enthusiasts and developers. In 2011, it reached parity with the US dollar. Since then, Bitcoin has grown in popularity and value, becoming one of the world's leading cryptocurrencies, with a market capitalization in the billions.