Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the pioneering cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized network and employs blockchain technology to enable secure peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin’s limited supply of 21 million coins and its decentralized nature have contributed to its role as a store of value and digital gold. It has sparked the development of the broader cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.