#SaylorBTCPurchase Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an individual (or group) known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a blockchain network that records every transaction transparently and immutably, without the need for banks or intermediaries. Its maximum limit is 21 million BTC, making it a scarce asset. It is "mined" through a process called Proof-of-Work. Bitcoin is often considered "digital gold" for its store of value function. It is subject to strong price fluctuations, but it has revolutionized global finance, paving the way for thousands of cryptocurrencies and the decentralized economy.