Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, created to allow peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks or intermediaries. It operates on a secure blockchain network and has a limited supply of 21 million coins, which makes it valuable as a digital store of value. Bitcoin is often called “digital gold” and is widely used for long-term investment and large transfers.
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Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, created to allow peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks or intermediaries. It operates on a secure blockchain network and has a limited supply of 21 million coins, which makes it valuable as a digital store of value. Bitcoin is often called “digital gold” and is widely used for long-term investment and large transfers.