On Halloween, Oct. 31, 2008, while many were preoccupied with costumes and candy, an anonymous figure, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, released a document that would ultimately reshape global finance.
What Happened: The white paper, titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” introduced the concept of a decentralized digital currency, free from government or central bank control.
Sixteen years later, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stands not only as a revolutionary technology but as a symbol of financial empowerment and independence.
The release of the white paper in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis offered an alternative to traditional finance, which had exposed significant flaws—bank bailouts, inflation, and centralization.
Bitcoin, through cryptographic technology and a peer-to-peer network, promised a currency that operates independently of any central authority.
As we observe the price trajectory of Bitcoin on Halloween each year, …
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