Imagine a type of money that exists only on the internet. You can send it to anyone, anywhere in the world, just like sending an email. This money isn't controlled by any government or bank. That's Bitcoin!
Bitcoin is a digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency. It was created in 2008 by a mysterious person or group of people who used the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Unlike traditional money, Bitcoin doesn't rely on banks or middlemen to process transactions. Instead, it uses a technology called blockchain to keep track of all the transactions..