$BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency in the world, created in 2009 by a person (or group) under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It was designed as a decentralized alternative to the traditional financial system, allowing people to send and receive value without intermediaries like banks.
Here are some key points about BTC:
Technology: It operates on a blockchain network, which is a decentralized public ledger of all transactions.
Limited supply: There are a maximum of 21 million bitcoins that can be mined, which helps control inflation.
Volatility: The price of BTC can rise or fall dramatically in short periods, making it attractive to speculative investors.
Use: Besides investment, it is used as a store of value (often referred to as "digital gold") and also as a means of payment in some places.
Halving: Every four years, the reward for mining blocks is halved, which often influences the price.
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