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About Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is the worlds first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin pioneered the concept of decentralized digital money powered by blockchain technology. As a store of value and inflation hedge, Bitcoin has become the benchmark for the entire cryptocurrency market, with its price movements often dictating the broader market sentiment.
Key Terms to Know
Satoshi
Smallest unit of Bitcoin (0.00000001 BTC).
Halving
Periodic reduction of mining rewards.
Bitcoin
The first and largest cryptocurrency.
Satoshi Nakamoto
Pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Dominance
Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap.
HODL
A long-term cryptocurrency holding strategy.
Altcoin
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
Digital currency secured by cryptography.