Bitcoin
The first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009, running on a proof-of-work blockchain with a supply capped at 21 million coins and issuance that halves roughly every four years.
Also called BTC
The first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009, running on a proof-of-work blockchain with a supply capped at 21 million coins and issuance that halves roughly every four years.
Why it matters
Its fixed supply schedule is the feature most often cited by holders, and it is enforced by software rules that participants agree to run.
Related terms
- Halving
- Proof of Work
- Satoshi
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