$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneering decentralized cryptocurrency, was introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, secured by cryptography, and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain.

With a finite supply of 21 million coins, scarcity is a key characteristic. Bitcoin's value has experienced significant volatility, attracting both investors and critics. It's used for transactions, as a store of value, and has spurred the development of countless other cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Its influence on the financial landscape continues to be profound.