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Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by an anonymous person or group of people using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It was introduced in 2008 through a whitepaper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," and the Bitcoin network went live in January 2009.
Here are some key aspects of Bitcoin:
Decentralized: Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network, meaning no central authority (like a government or bank) controls it. Instead, it uses a distributed ledger called the blockchain.
Blockchain: Bitcoin transactions are recorded on the blockchain, a public, immutable ledger that ensures transparency and security. Each "block" of transactions is added to the chain in a way that makes it extremely difficult to alter past records.
Mining: Bitcoin transactions are verified and added to the blockchain through a process called mining, which involves solving complex cryptographic puzzles. Miners compete to solve these puzzles, and the first to succeed is rewarded with newly minted Bitcoin (currently 6.25 BTC per block, though this amount halves approximately every four years in an event called the halving).
Supply Limit: Bitcoin has a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins. This scarcity is one of the factors that has contributed to its value over time. As of now, around 19 million BTC have been mined, and the remaining supply will be mined over the next century.
Volatility: Bitcoin is known for its price volatility, with significant price fluctuations occurring over short periods. While it has experienced rapid growth in value since its inception, it has also faced sharp declines.
Use Cases: Bitcoin is primarily used as a store of value, often compared to digital gold. It can also be used for peer-to-peer transactions, remittances, and as an investment asset. Bitcoin is increasingly accepted by businesses, and some countries have adopted it as legal tender, with El Salvador being the first in 2021.
