Bitcoin is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency in the world. Created by an anonymous developer under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, it introduced blockchain technology to the world.
Why does it matter?
Bitcoin allows value to be transferred without the involvement of intermediaries such as banks or governments. It is a decentralized system based on mathematics and cryptography.
Key characteristics:
- Limited supply: Only 21 million coins will ever be created.
- Decentralization: No one controls the network.
- Transparency: All transactions are recorded in a public ledger.
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