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Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. It was invented by an unknown person or group of people under the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software in 2009. Bitcoin is created as a reward for a process known as mining. They can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services. Bitcoin's price is known to be highly volatile, and its value has seen significant fluctuations over the years. It has gained popularity as an alternative investment and a store of value, though it also faces criticism for its energy consumption, potential use in illicit activities, and regulatory uncertainties.