Bitcoin, which emerged in 2009, has been the cornerstone of the cryptocurrency revolution. It was created as a decentralized digital currency, aiming to bypass traditional financial intermediaries. The blockchain technology underlying Bitcoin is a public ledger that records all transactions in a tamper-proof manner. This transparency and security have been its key selling points. The limited supply of 21 million Bitcoins has led to a perception of it as a digital gold, a store of value that c...