Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most popular of the cryptocurrencies. Launched in January 2009 by an anonymous person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, it is a digital currency designed to operate independently of any central bank or government.
Key features:
Decentralization:
Transactions are carried out peer-to-peer (P2P), directly between users, without a financial intermediary.
Blockchain Technology:
Each transaction is verified by a global network of computers and recorded in an immutable public ledger called the blockchain.
Programmed scarcity:
The total number of bitcoins that will ever exist is strictly limited to 21 million units. This limit protects it from inflation and is often nicknamed
of the “Digital Gold.”
Security and Transparency:
The network uses advanced cryptographic mechanisms (Proof-of-Work) to guarantee the security of the system and the immutability of data.
What is its role today?
Beyond its use as an alternative payment method worldwide, Bitcoin has become a digital store of value and a major financial asset, adopted by both individual investors and large institutions.
