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Blockchain & Bitcoin
Decentralised digital ledger technology; powers Bitcoin, Ethereum and Web3 applications
Global ๐ 2008 Internet & Networking
Key Facts
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Bitcoin (2009) by anonymous "Satoshi Nakamoto" โ first decentralised cryptocurrency using blockchain
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Blockchain: distributed, immutable ledger where every transaction is recorded across thousands of computers
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Market cap of all crypto peaked at $3 trillion (2021); blockchain used in supply chain, voting, finance
๐ก Did you know? Bitcoin creator "Satoshi Nakamoto" is anonymous โ identity still unknown after 15+ years
Quick Reference
Category
Internet & Networking
Country
๐ Global
Year / Era
2008
About
Decentralised digital ledger technology