When did Bitcoin start and how much was it worth at the beginning?

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• Dec 20, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin started on January 3, 2009, when the first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the Genesis Block, was mined by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. At that time, Bitcoin had no intrinsic value and was not traded on any exchanges. It was mainly used as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system among a small group of enthusiasts. The first recorded transaction involving Bitcoin took place on January 12, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto sent 10 Bitcoins to computer programmer Hal Finney. The exact value of Bitcoin at the beginning is difficult to determine since it had no market price. However, based on its early adoption and limited supply, some estimates suggest that the value of Bitcoin was close to zero or negligible in the early days.
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• Dec 20, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, started in 2009. At the beginning, it had no significant value and was mainly used for experimental purposes. It wasn't until 2010 when the first Bitcoin exchange, BitcoinMarket.com, was established, allowing people to trade Bitcoin for fiat currencies. The first recorded price of Bitcoin was in October 2009, when one Bitcoin was valued at around $0.00076. Since then, the price of Bitcoin has experienced significant fluctuations, reaching an all-time high of nearly $65,000 in April 2021. The value of Bitcoin at the beginning was minimal, but its potential was recognized by a small group of early adopters.
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• Dec 20, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin, the revolutionary digital currency, started its journey on January 3, 2009. It was worth close to nothing at the beginning since it had no established market value. However, as more people became aware of its potential, the value of Bitcoin gradually increased. The first recorded transaction involving Bitcoin took place on January 12, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto sent 10 Bitcoins to Hal Finney. The exact value of Bitcoin at that time is uncertain, but it was likely insignificant. It wasn't until May 22, 2010, when the first real-world transaction occurred, with Laszlo Hanyecz buying two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins. This transaction set the first price for Bitcoin, valuing it at approximately $0.0025 per Bitcoin.
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