Today marks the 17th anniversary of the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper, a document that laid the groundwork for the cryptocurrency revolution. Authored by an individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, the whitepaper introduced the concept of a decentralized digital currency. It outlined a method for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for a central authority, fundamentally changing how people perceive and use money. Since its release, Bitcoin has evolved significantly, influencing countless other cryptocurrencies and leading to the development of blockchain technology. The whitepaper remains a pivotal reference in discussions about the future of finance and digital assets.
