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Bitcoin is one of the most famous cryptocurrencies, and while many know the basics, there are some lesser-known aspects that may surprise you:
1. The creator of Bitcoin is completely anonymous:
The name "Satoshi Nakamoto" is a pseudonym, and to this day, no one knows who this person (or perhaps group of people) is.
2. The supply is very limited:
The number of bitcoins that can be mined cannot exceed 21 million coins. This makes it a rare asset, unlike traditional currencies which can be printed without limits.
3. Bitcoin is not completely private:
Transactions are recorded on the blockchain, which is public. Therefore, the movement of money can be easily traced, even if the identities of the address owners are not known.
4. Losing your keys = losing your money forever:
If you lose the private key to your wallet, there is no way to recover your coins, and there is no technical support you can turn to.
5. Some governments own Bitcoin:
For example, the United States has seized large amounts of Bitcoin during criminal investigations, making it one of the largest temporary holders.
6. Bitcoin mining consumes massive amounts of energy:
At times, the Bitcoin network consumed electricity comparable to that of entire countries like Argentina.
7. It was used in the first real transaction to buy pizza:
In 2010, a programmer paid 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, which is now known as "Bitcoin Pizza Day".
