Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency enabling peer-to-peer transactions without banks. It uses blockchain technology for secure, transparent record-keeping. Users buy, sell, or hold it as an investment, while merchants accept it for payments. Benefits include financial freedom for the unbanked, lower fees for global transfers, and inflation protection for investors.
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