BTC101: Intro to Bitcoin
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Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates without a central bank or single administrator. Created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to facilitate instant payments. It has gained significant attention and adoption as both a payment system and an investment asset, revolutionizing the concept of money in the digital age.