# Bitcoin

The most famous cryptocurrency and blockchain in the world, Bitcoin is open-sourced, with no master, and anyone can take part in its development and management. Its success inspired the creation of the wealth of cryptocurrencies.

## The backbone of blockchain

Bitcoin paved the way for the evolution of blockchain technology. It represents a new and innovative way for monetary transfers and transactions to occur under the digital governance of a decentralized network providing anonymity, privacy and security.

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