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Key moments in blockchain history, from the genesis block onward.

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First Decentralized Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin
2009January 3rd, 2009

First Decentralized Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin

Bitcoin, invented by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, launched its network by mining the genesis block, marking the beginning of decentralized digital currency. It is based on a proof-of-work algorithm.

2009 · 4 events

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