Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries, using blockchain technology to record transactions.

With a maximum supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often referred to as digital gold due to its scarcity and store of value properties. It remains the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and is widely considered the benchmark for the entire crypto market.