Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, often referred to as cryptocurrency. It operates on a technology called blockchain, which is a...

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, often referred to as cryptocurrency. It operates on a technology called blockchain, which is a distributed ledger system that records all transactions across a network of computers. Bitcoin transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on the blockchain. It was created in 2009 by an unknown person or group of people using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin can be used for various purposes, including online purchases, investment, and remittances, and its value is determined by supply and demand in the market,