Introduction to Bitcoin
Bitcoin was the first decentralized digital currency ('cryptocurrency') and has garnered significant attention since its inception in 2009. Created by the mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has revolutionized the concept of money and finance. Its journey from obscurity to mainstream acceptance has been marked by volatility, innovation, and controversy.
The concept behind Bitcoin was first introduced to the world in 2008 through a whitepaper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System." This marked the beginning of a new era in financial technology and laid the foundation for the world's first decentralized digital currency.