Bitcoin versus Crypto

There are thousands of crypto coins out there (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Tether etc.) Bitcoin is the first, biggest by market capitalization, and the sole focus of this website.

What makes Bitcoin special?

• Bitcoin was created in 2009 and has a proven track record.

• Bitcoin has the largest market capitalization of any crypto coin.

• A maximum of 21 million Bitcoin will ever be created (critical for store of value).

• Bitcoin's decentralized network has no leaders (essential so that monetary policy cannot be changed).

• Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work concept makes the network extremely secure (discussed under "Bitcoin's Base Layer").