$BTC is the pioneering and most valuable cryptocurrency in the market. It operates as decentralized digital money, without the need for banks or intermediaries, thanks to its blockchain technology. It was launched in 2009 by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, and its main innovation is to enable secure, transparent, and irreversible transactions between people from anywhere in the world. Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21 million, making it a scarce asset, similar to gold. Although its price can be volatile, many consider it a store of value and a hedge against inflation. BTC is financial freedom in open source.