The Unexpected Origins of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency, now a trillion-dollar industry, started as a rebellious experiment. In 2008, an anonymous figure, Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced Bitcoin, aiming to create a decentralized financial system. However, the first real-world Bitcoin transaction in 2010 was for two pizzas—now worth millions! Since then, crypto has evolved beyond digital cash, powering NFTs, smart contracts, and even meme coins. Its future? Still unpredictable, but undeniably revolutionary!