Introduction to Bitcoin (BTC): The Origin of Digital Currency
Bitcoin (BTC) was created in 2009 by an individual or group using the pseudonym 'Satoshi Nakamoto.' It is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency. It is based on blockchain technology and ensures network security through a proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, with a total supply cap of 21 million coins, exhibiting anti-inflation characteristics. The emergence of Bitcoin has disrupted the traditional financial system, enabling peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without the need for banks or government institutions. Today, BTC has become the highest market capitalization cryptocurrency and is widely recognized as 'digital gold.'