* Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most popular cryptocurrency.
* It was created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.
* Bitcoin operates on a decentralized blockchain network.
* It allows peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks.
* The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million coins.
* Transactions are verified by miners using a process called proof-of-work.
* Bitcoin can be used for payments, investments, and remittances.
* Its value is highly volatile but widely recognized as digital gold.
* Bitcoin is accepted by many merchants and online platforms.
* It paved the way for the development of thousands of other cryptocurrencies.