#AICrashOrComeback Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain, using a proof-of-work consensus mechanism where miners validate transactions. Bitcoin is often seen as digital gold due to its limited supply of 21 million coins. It enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks, offering security and transparency. BTC's value is highly volatile, influenced by demand, adoption, and market trends. It has gained mainstream attention as a store of value, an investment asset, and a potential hedge against inflation, with growing institutional and retail adoption.