Genesis Block: The first block of a blockchain is called the "genesis block," and Bitcoin's genesis block contained a message referencing a financial crisis headline.
Satoshi Nakamoto: The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains unknown, adding an air of mystery to the cryptocurrency's origin.
Altcoins: There are thousands of alternative cryptocurrencies, known as altcoins, each with its unique features and purposes beyond Bitcoin.
Blockchain Size: The Bitcoin blockchain's size exceeds 300 gigabytes, growing steadily as more transactions are added.
Mining Reward Halving: Bitcoin's supply is capped at 21 million coins and approximately every four years, the mining reward halves, reducing the rate at which new bitcoins are created.
Crypto Wallets: Wallets store cryptographic keys used to access cryptocurrencies. They can be software-based (online or offline) or hardware-based for enhanced security.
ICO Boom: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) gained popularity as a fundraising method for new cryptocurrencies, reaching a peak in 2017.
Smart Contracts: Ethereum introduced smart contracts, self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): DeFi refers to financial services built on blockchain technology, allowing users to engage in lending, borrowing, and trading without traditional intermediaries.
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