๐ The Brief History of Bitcoin (BTC)
Launched in 2009 by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin started as an idea for a decentralized digital currency. Hereโs a quick timeline:
๐น 2009: Bitcoin network goes live. First-ever block (Genesis Block) mined.
๐น 2010: First real-world BTC transactionโ10,000 BTC spent on two pizzas ๐.
๐น 2011-2013: Bitcoin gains traction among early adopters, surpassing $100.
๐น 2017: Bitcoin hits $20,000! ๐ First major bull run captures global attention.
๐น 2020-2021: Institutional interest surges. BTC hits all-time high above $60,000.
๐น 2022-2023: Market volatility, but Bitcoin stays strong as a digital store of value.
๐ก Today, Bitcoin is recognized as digital gold, with adoption growing worldwide!