Bitcoin was created in 2009 in response to the financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent loss of trust in financial institutions. It was specifically designed to address some of the problems associated with tr aditional currencies, such as high transaction fees, long waiting times for payment processing, and the risk of fraud or identity theft. Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency (by market cap). It is also often referred to as “digital gold” and "gold standard of cryptocurrencies" due to its potential to be a safe-haven asset and long-term growth. Additionally, cryptocurrencies can be used as a store of value, as an investment tool, or simply to purchase goods and services. Bitcoin alone is currently worth billions of euros. One of the main benefits of Bitcoin is that it allows people to send and receive payments directly to each other, without the need for a third-party intermediary like a bank or credit card company. This makes it easier and faster to make pa...