The evolution of cryptocurrencies has been a fascinating and disruptive journey, marked by technological advances, changes in market perception, and growing adoption. Here is a summary of the key points:

Origins and Early Milestones

The history of cryptocurrencies began before Bitcoin, with concepts of anonymous digital money and systems based on "proof of work" in the 1980s and 1990s. However, the true milestone was in 2008 with the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto, followed by its launch in 2009.

2009: The Genesis Block of Bitcoin is mined and the first BTC transaction is made.

2010: The famous "Bitcoin Pizza Day" occurs, the first documented purchase of a physical good with Bitcoin (10,000 BTC for two pizzas). The first Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, also emerges.

2011: Bitcoin reaches parity with the dollar and the first "altcoins" (alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin), such as Litecoin, appear.

Boom and Diversification (2015 - 2021)

This stage was characterized by the explosion of new cryptocurrencies and technologies, as well as increased interest from both retail and institutional investors.

2015: Launch of Ethereum (ETH), which introduced smart contracts and laid the foundation for decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

2017: Bitcoin reaches a record price of $20,000, attracting global attention. Initial coin offerings (ICOs), a form of fundraising for cryptocurrency projects, also gain popularity.

2018-2021: The market experiences massive expansion with the emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi), which offers financial services without intermediaries (loans, exchanges, insurance), and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), unique digital assets that represent ownership of art, collectibles, and more. Institutional adoption begins to grow

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