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Bitcoin (BTC) is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, conceptualized in a 2008 white paper by an unknown individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, and launched in 2009. It is a digital form of money that allows for secure peer-to-peer transactions directly on the internet without the need for a central authority like a bank or government. The core technology enabling Bitcoin is the blockchain. This blockchain acts as a public, distributed ledger that records every Bitcoin transaction. Unlike a traditional bank ledger, the Bitcoin blockchain is maintained by a peer-to-peer network of computers, known as nodes, with each node holding an independent copy of the ledger. This decentralization means no single entity controls the network, making it open, transparent, and resistant to censorship. Transactions on the Bitcoin network are secured through cryptography. When a sender initiates a transaction, they specify the recipient's wallet address and the amount of Bitcoin. The sender then uses a private key to digitally sign the transaction, proving ownership of the Bitcoin. This signed transaction is broadcast to the network and verified by miners. Miners group new transactions into blocks, and each block requires a "proof of work" to be accepted by the network, which involves solving a cryptographic puzzle. Once verified, the new block is added to the blockchain, creating a permanent and irreversible record of the transactions. This process ensures that each Bitcoin is spent only once and that the integrity of the ledger is maintained. Bitcoin is designed to have a limited supply, with a maximum of 21 million units ever to be created. While transactions are public on the blockchain, the identities of the users are pseudonymous, linked to addresses rather than real-world names. Bitcoin functions as an internet-native currency, facilitating global transfers without intermediaries and allowing individuals to have control over their digital assets. Learn more

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