Bitcoin
Network Name: Bitcoin
Currency Name: bitcoin
Ticker: BTC
Mining: Proof of Work
Founders: Satoshi Nakamoto (Anonymous)
Launch Date: January 3rd 2009
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, introduced in 2009 during the Great Recession.
- It was introduced as a way to have a decentralized, completely virtual currency.
- Emerging market countries have begun to see the benefits of adopting cryptocurrency.