Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2008 by an unknown person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, a secure, public ledger that records transactions. Bitcoin eliminates intermediaries like banks, enabling direct transfers. It’s limited to 21 million coins, making it scarce. Bitcoin is widely used as a store of value, payment method, and investment, though its volatility remains a concern.