$BTC If you hear the word "Bitcoin" you probably think of complicated graphs or people becoming millionaires overnight. But if we remove all that noise, Bitcoin is something much simpler and revolutionary.
Here I explain what this little orange coin is and why it changed the world:
1. What is Bitcoin really? (The first child)
Imagine that before Bitcoin, digital money was like sending a photo via WhatsApp: I send it to you, but I still have a copy on my phone. With money, that doesn't work because you can't "copy and paste" bills.
Bitcoin was the first invention in history that allowed sending digital money from person to person without anyone being able to copy it and without a bank having to grant permission. It is the mother of all cryptocurrencies; all others were born later trying to follow in its footsteps.
2. A little bit of its origin: The mystery of Satoshi
Bitcoin was born in 2009, just after a major global economic crisis. It was created by someone (or a group) under the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The most incredible thing is that Satoshi disappeared and left the project in the hands of the people. There is no "owner" of Bitcoin; it belongs to anyone who has a little in their wallet.
3. What is it for? (The "Digital Gold")
Bitcoin is not for paying for your daily coffee (although you could). Its main function today is to be a store of value.
Think of it like gold. People don’t go to the supermarket with gold bars, but they buy it because they know that in 10 years it will still be valuable. Bitcoin is the same, but you can carry it on your phone and send it to the other side of the world in minutes.
4. Why is it worth so much? (The secret of the 21 million)
Why is one Bitcoin worth thousands of dollars? For a simple reason: it is scarce.
The code of Bitcoin states that only 21 million will ever exist throughout history. Unlike dollars or bolivars, which governments can print endlessly (causing inflation), no one can print more Bitcoins.
The greater the number of people wanting to buy something that is limited, the price goes up. It's that simple.
5. How can I use it on Binance?
You don’t need to buy a whole Bitcoin (that would be very expensive!). On Binance you can:
Buy fractions: You can buy from 10 or 20 dollars on Binance P2P or by converting your USDT into BTC.
Save it for the future: Many users use Binance Earn to let their Bitcoins "work" and earn a little more while they wait for the price to rise over the years.
Conclusion: Is it a gamble?
Don’t see it as a gamble, see it as a modern savings system. Bitcoin is the first currency that does not depend on politicians, but on mathematics and the trust of millions of people like you and me.
Do you already have your first "Sats" (cents of Bitcoin) or are you still waiting for it to go up more? I read you in the comments! 👇
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