Bitcoin

Bitcoin, introduced in 2009 by an anonymous individual or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency. It was created as a response to the 2008 global financial crisis, offering a peer-to-peer digital payment system that operates independently of traditional banking systems and government control. Built on blockchain technology, Bitcoin’s innovative design ensures transparency, immutability, and security by recording transactions on a decentralized public ledger verified by network participants (miners). Its finite supply, capped at 21 million coins, and its resistance to censorship have made it a store of value often referred to as "digital gold." Over the years, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche experiment into a globally recognized asset, sparking a revolution in finance and the development of countless blockchain-based technologies.