Bitcoin or BTC is the world's first cryptocurrency created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. BTC operates on blockchain technology, a decentralized digital ledger without intermediaries. BTC transactions are verified by miners through proof of work and then permanently recorded in blocks. The total supply of BTC is limited to only 21 million coins, making it anti-inflationary. BTC can be sent globally 24 hours a day with relatively low fees. Many people refer to BTC as digital gold because of its scarcity and censorship resistance. The price of BTC is highly volatile, influenced by adoption, regulation, and market sentiment. Today, BTC is used as an investment tool, a hedge, and a means of payment in some places.

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