Bitcoin (BTC) token
Overview
Bitcoin (BTC), a decentralised digital currency, was introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto. The system functions via a peer-to-peer network underpinned by blockchain technology and employs a proof-of-work consensus mechanism. The asset serves mainly as a store of value and a means of payment.
Within The Counterparty graph, Bitcoin (BTC) connects to 283 tracked entities, most strongly to United States, BlackRock, Tether.
Relations
Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 283 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
holds | United States | 95% |
invested_in | BlackRock | 95% |
holds | Tether | 95% |
holds_token | Coinbase | 95% |
lists_token | Coinbase | 95% |
lists_token | Bybit | 95% |
lists_token | Binance | 95% |
tracks-asset | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 95% |
holds | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 95% |
tracks-asset | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is an other tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 283 other tracked entities, most strongly to United States, BlackRock, Tether.
What type of entity is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is classified as an other (token) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.
What is Bitcoin (BTC) connected to?
In The Counterparty knowledge graph, Bitcoin (BTC) is linked to 283 other tracked entities, most strongly to United States, BlackRock, Tether.
The dated record
8 dated entries on file, most recent first.
- Apr 2026 Bitcoin 'Q-Day' Draws Nearer as Quantum Researcher Breaks Simplified Key — In brief - Project Eleven awarded 1 Bitcoin to researcher Giancarlo Lelli for cracking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using public quantum hardware. - The demonstration is the largest public quantum atta... decrypt.co
- Apr 2026 LayerZero among bridges Lazarus using to launder loot — LayerZero among bridges Lazarus using to launder loot Laundering of the proceeds from Saturday’s $290 million rsETH hack is well and truly underway, and state-sponsored North Korean hacking collective... protos.com
- Apr 2026 Peter Schiff Challenges Saylor to Debate Involving STRC — Bitcoin's longtime critic and pro-gold advocate, Peter Schiff, is not looking to slow down on his steady criticism of Bitcoin as he continues to harshly attack the world's largest Bitcoin treasury fir... u.today
- Apr 2026 Quantum attack breaks crypto key 512x larger than last record. Is Bitcoin ready? — - Giancarlo Lelli performed the largest known quantum attack on Bitcoin’s encryption model. - His feat is a 512-fold jump from the previous record. - Bitcoin enthusiasts are scrambling for ideas to de... dlnews.com
- Apr 2026 Researcher wins 1 bitcoin bounty for 'largest quantum attack' on underlying tech — Researcher wins 1 bitcoin bounty for 'largest quantum attack' on underlying tech Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli broke a 15-bit elliptic curve key on publicly accessible quantum hardware, 512 t... coindesk.com
- Apr 2026 Schwartz Compares Arbitrum's Emergency to Bitcoin's 2010 Bug — Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has defended the Arbitrum Security Council’s recent emergency intervention. In fact, he has compared it to one of the most famous existential crises in Bitcoin’s ear... u.today
- Apr 2026 Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in BIP-361 — Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in BIP-361 Bitcoin developers and researchers proposed BIP-361, a mechanism to freeze quantum-vulnerable coins as a private incentive for u... thedefiant.io
- Apr 2026 Bitcoin Holds Near $78K as $10B of Options Settle on Deribit — Bitcoin Holds Near $78K as $10B of Options Settle on Deribit Crypto markets were relatively calm on Friday as the largest Deribit options settlement of the month cleared roughly $9.87 billion in notio... thedefiant.io
In the wire
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- 2026-07-21 BTC Price Hits $66K as ETF Inflows Reach $727M in 5 Days bitcoinfoundation.org
- 2026-07-21 Bitcoin traders see 70% chance BTC hits $67,500 in July amid steady ETF inflows and range-bound trading. pluang.com
- 2026-07-20 Strategy Pads Cash Reserve By $225M With MSTR Sale, Bitcoin Stash Remains Untouched decrypt