关于 Bitcoin
Bitcoin was created by an anonymous person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The genesis block, the first block in the blockchain, was mined on January 3, 2009.
The name 'Bitcoin' is a compound of 'bit', as in a unit of computer data, and 'coin'.
趣味知识
Decentralized Network
Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin is not controlled by any single entity like a central bank. It is maintained by a distributed network of computers around the world.
Limited Supply
The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million coins. This scarcity is a key feature of its design.
The Halving
Approximately every four years, the reward for mining new Bitcoin blocks is cut in half. This event, known as the 'halving', reduces the rate at which new bitcoins are created.
历史时间线
The Bitcoin whitepaper, 'Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System', is published.
The Bitcoin network is launched and the genesis block is mined.
First real-world transaction: 10,000 BTC used to buy two pizzas.
Bitcoin's price reaches nearly $20,000 for the first time.
El Salvador becomes the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
The first spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved in the United States.
防伪特征
快速信息
- ISO代码
- BTC
- 符号
- ₿
- 辅币单位
- Satoshi (1/100000000)
- 发行时间
- 2009-01-03
中央银行
- 名称
- None (Decentralized)
- 现任行长
- Satoshi Nakamoto (Creator) (自 2009 起)
