Bitcoin (BTC), launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, operating on a peer-to-peer blockchain network. It enables secure, transparent transactions without intermediaries, using cryptographic proof for validation. BTC’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, achieved through mining, ensures scarcity, often likening it to digital gold. Its value, volatile yet influential, drives global adoption for payments, remittances, and investment. Despite regulatory challenges and environmental concerns over energy-intensive mining, Bitcoin’s resilience and community support fuel its growth. As a store of value and hedge against inflation, BTC continues reshaping finance, sparking debates on sovereignty, privacy, and the future of money. $BTC