#1 Bitcoin (BTC) — Bitcoin — Bitcoin

What is it? The first decentralized digital currency, considered a digital store of value and an indicator of the crypto market. Blockchain Council

How it works (simply): A decentralized network operating on a Proof-of-Work system. The supply is limited to 21 million coins — this part is essential to the idea of scarcity. Blockchain Council

Its uses: Store of value (digital gold), cross-border transfers, basis for financial products like ETF funds.

Risks: Significant price fluctuations, energy consumption compared to some modern networks, and regulatory barriers in certain countries.