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Bitcoin, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, is the first decentralized digital currency. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries like banks. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin is finite, with a maximum supply capped at 21 million coins, ensuring scarcity. It can be used for online purchases, investments, and remittances. Its value is highly volatile, influenced by market demand, regulatory news, and macroeconomic factors. Bitcoin has sparked the development of thousands of other cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.$BTC