$BTC, or Bitcoin, is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an unknown creator using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, allowing users to transfer funds without intermediaries like banks. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins, making it a scarce digital asset often referred to as "digital gold." It is used for payments, investments, and as a store of value. Bitcoin's value fluctuates based on demand, market conditions, and adoption trends in the global economy.

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