$BTC Bitcoin, created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, is the first decentralized digital currency. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries like banks. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its limited supply of 21 million coins. It has gained popularity as a store of value and a medium of exchange, though its price is highly volatile. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and potential for financial independence have made it a revolutionary force in the global economy.$BTC