Bitcoin was developed in 2008 by an anonymous individual or team using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, aiming to create a decentralized digital currency not controlled by any government. The Bitcoin network was launched in 2009, enabling fast, low-cost electronic transactions through complex algorithms. Satoshi mined the first bitcoins and contributed to software development until mid-2010, after which the project continued under new leadership, emphasizing the importance of the technology over its creator's identity.
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