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Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin combines proof-of-work consensus, public-key cryptography, and halving-based issuance to secure peer-to-peer digital cash. Its monetary policy and liquidity cycles influence broader crypto markets, including assets listed on Polkaswap.

Bitcoin (BTC)

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The first decentralized cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 with a capped 21 million supply.

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Bitcoin combines proof-of-work consensus, public-key cryptography, and halving-based issuance to secure peer-to-peer digital cash. Its monetary policy and liquidity cycles influence broader crypto markets, including assets listed on Polkaswap.

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