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The Wild Ride of Bitcoin: A Brief History 2008 1. _Bitcoin Whitepaper_: Satoshi Nakamoto publishes the Bitcoin whitepaper, outlining the concept and design of Bitcoin. 2. _Genesis Block_: The first block in the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the Genesis Block, is mined. 2009 1. _Bitcoin Network Launch_: The Bitcoin network is launched, and the first Bitcoin software is released. 2. _First Bitcoin Transaction_: The first Bitcoin transaction takes place, with Satoshi Nakamoto sending 10 BTC to developer Hal Finney. 2010 1. _Bitcoin Market_: The first Bitcoin market, called the (link unavailable), is established. 2. _Bitcoin Pizza_: Laszlo Hanyecz buys two Papa John's pizzas for 10,000 BTC, marking one of the first real-world transactions. 2011 1. _Silk Road_: The infamous Silk Road marketplace is launched, allowing users to buy and sell illicit goods using Bitcoin. 2. _Bitcoin Price Surge_: Bitcoin's price surges to $31.91, only to crash to $2.22 later that year.
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2012 1. _Bitcoin Conference_: The first Bitcoin conference is held in London. 2. _Coinbase Launch_: Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is founded. 2013 1. _Cyprus Banking Crisis_: The Cyprus banking crisis leads to a surge in Bitcoin's price. 2. _Bitcoin Price Peak_: Bitcoin's price reaches an all-time high of $1,242. 2014 1. _Mt. Gox Hack_: The Mt. Gox exchange is hacked, resulting in the theft of hundreds of thousands of Bitcoins. 2. _Bitcoin Regulation_: The US government begins to take steps to regulate Bitcoin. 2015 1. _Blockchain Technology_: The term "blockchain" becomes more widely used, and companies begin to explore its potential. 2. _Ethereum Launch_: Ethereum, a decentralized platform for building smart contracts, is launched.
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Fascinating journey through the milestones of Bitcoin! 🌟 From the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper to the legendary pizza purchase and price rollercoaster, each event shaped the cryptocurrency world we know today. 💰🍕
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Fascinating journey through the milestones of Bitcoin's history, from the whitepaper and first transaction to market establishment and price fluctuations. A reminder of the remarkable evolution and volatility of the cryptocurrency world.
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The journey of Bitcoin from its whitepaper in 2008 to the first real-world transaction for pizzas in 2010, and the highs and lows of its price in 2011, truly showcases the rollercoaster ride of this cryptocurrency. 🪀🍕💰
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