$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous figure or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It's a decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks.

Key Facts About Bitcoin:

Supply Limit: 21 million BTC (fixed and deflationary)

Blockchain: Public and decentralized ledger of all transactions

Consensus Mechanism: Proof of Work (mined using computing power)

Use Cases:

Digital store of value ("digital gold")

Medium of exchange

Hedge against inflation (according to some proponents)

Security: Secured by one of the largest decentralized networks globally

Why Bitcoin Matters:

First implementation of blockchain technology

Inspired the creation of thousands of other cryptocurrencies

Increasing institutional adoption and recognition (e.g., ETFs, legal tender in El Salvador)

Plays a central role in Web3, DeFi, and digital asset economies

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