When did Bitcoin become the first digital currency?

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• Dec 31, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin became the first digital currency on January 3, 2009, when the genesis block of the Bitcoin blockchain was mined by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This marked the beginning of a new era in finance, where transactions could be conducted digitally without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and cryptographic security made it a revolutionary concept that gained popularity over time.
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• Dec 31, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin became the first digital currency in 2009 when it was introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto. It was a groundbreaking innovation that allowed for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for a central authority. Since then, Bitcoin has grown in value and popularity, paving the way for the development of numerous other cryptocurrencies.
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• Dec 31, 2021 · 3 years ago
  According to historical records, Bitcoin became the first digital currency on January 3, 2009. This was the day when the first block, known as the genesis block, was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto. The creation of Bitcoin brought about a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and use money, as it eliminated the need for intermediaries and introduced a decentralized system of transaction verification.
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