The History of Crypto: Pre-Bitcoin to Today
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Event details:
đź“… Thursday, February 26
đź•• 6:00 to 7:00pm EST
đź“Ť Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/soe-pxmj-ddr
The History of Crypto: Pre-Bitcoin to Today:
Crypto did not appear overnight. It emerged from decades of experimentation, political debate, and breakthroughs in cryptography.
In this one-hour digital workshop, we’ll walk through the origin story of cryptocurrency by following the people, ideas, and events that shaped it. We’ll start before Bitcoin, trace the Cypherpunk movement, then connect those foundations to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and modern blockchain platforms.
What we'll cover:
- Early digital cash and privacy research, including David Chaum
- The Cypherpunk pioneers who influenced Bitcoin, including Wei Dai, Nick Szabo, Adam Back, and Hal Finney
- Bitcoin’s launch and early controversies like Silk Road and Mt. Gox
- Smart contracts and the rise of Ethereum through Vitalik Buterin
- How newer blockchains like Solana approach speed, scalability, and real-world use cases
- Where regulation and politics in 2026 are shaping the next phase of crypto
Why you should attend:
Whether you’re new to crypto or looking to strengthen your historical context, this session is designed to give you a clear mental model of how the ecosystem evolved and where it’s heading next.
