“Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” was issued on October 31st, 2008, marking the birthdate of the cryptocurrency phenomenon that took the world by storm during the past 11 years. Coincidence or not, on Halloween, the biggest scare for the traditional financial markets was born. 🎃
Happy 11th Birthday, Bitcoin! 🎂
Halloween Day, 2008 — The Birth of Bitcoin
Following the 2008 financial crisis, people were beginning to look for alternatives. Centralized financial systems were not to be trusted. This was the socio-economic nightmare the Bitcoin made its first appearance. Satoshi Nakamoto was offering a safety net to life savings.
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