USD es el código de moneda internacional para el Dólar de los Estados Unidos, la moneda oficial de los Estados Unidos. Es la moneda más utilizada en el mundo, sirviendo como la principal "moneda de reserva" para el comercio y las finanzas globales. Hechos Clave * Símbolo: Comúnmente representado por el signo $ (o US$ para distinguirlo de otras monedas en dólares). * Código ISO 4217: USD (Numérico: 840). * Subunidades: 1 dólar se divide en 100 centavos (¢). * Emisor: Es emitido por la Reserva Federal, el banco central de los Estados Unidos.
$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first and most well-known cryptocurrency. It is a form of digital money that operates without a central authority like a bank or government, making it a decentralized currency. 1. Key Concepts | Feature | Description | |---|---| | Type of Currency | Digital Currency, Cryptocurrency | | Decentralization | Not controlled by any single entity. Transactions are verified by a global network of computers (nodes). | | Underlying Technology | Blockchain: A public, distributed ledger that records all transactions in a secure and immutable (unchangeable) way using cryptography. | | Transaction Method | Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Users can send and receive BTC directly without intermediaries. | | Creation Process | Mining: New Bitcoins are created, and transactions are verified, by powerful computers that compete to solve complex cryptographic puzzles (Proof-of-Work). The winner is rewarded with newly minted BTC and transaction fees. | | Founder | Satoshi Nakamoto (a pseudonymous person or group) in 2008. | | Supply Limit | The total supply is capped at 21 million BTC. | | Smallest Unit | A Satoshi (Sat) is the smallest unit, equal to 0.00000001 \text{ BTC}. | 2. Market Snapshot (Approximate) Bitcoin's price is highly volatile and changes constantly. | Metric | Approximate Value | |---|---| | Current Price (USD) | \approx \$122,315 per 1 \text{ BTC} | | Market Capitalization | \approx \$2.4 Trillion | | Market Rank | No. 1 by Market Cap | Important Note: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are considered high-risk, high-reward investments. Their prices can fluctuate dramatically. It is essential to conduct thorough research before investing.