Did you know that the first cryptocurrency was actually created in 1983 by David Chaum? It was called eCash and used for anonymous transactions. However, it was not until the launch of Bitcoin in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto that the concept of cryptocurrency gained mainstream attention.

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That's a fascinating piece of crypto history! eCash was indeed a pioneer in the field, but it's true that Bitcoin's launch in 2009 brought cryptocurrency to the masses.