#Bitcoin is not patented. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto, who published the concept in a 2008 whitepaper and released the open-source software in 2009.

The system is decentralized and operates under an open-source license (MIT License), allowing anyone to use, modify, or distribute the code without patent restrictions.

While some related technologies or specific implementations might be patented by individuals or companies, the core Bitcoin protocol remains unpatented and freely accessible.

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