#IsraelIranConflict Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, allowing users to send and receive payments without relying on a central authority like a bank. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin is limited in supply, with only 21 million coins that can ever be mined. It is widely seen as both a form of digital money and a store of value. Due to its volatility, it is used for investment, trading, and, in some cases, as a hedge against inflation.