Bitcoin (BTC)
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What Is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized network using proof-of-work consensus and is widely regarded as digital gold.
Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. It’s used for payments, investment, and as a hedge against inflation.
BTC remains the most recognized and valuable crypto asset globally, supported by a vast ecosystem of wallets, exchanges, and institutional adoption.
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Bitcoin Key Stats
- Launch Year: 2009
- Consensus: Proof of Work (SHA-256)
- Max Supply: 21 million BTC
- Use Cases: Payments, store of value, investment
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