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early-bitcoin-community
The initial groups and forums, such as BitcoinTalk and Bitcoin Weekly, where enthusiasts and developers discussed and promoted Bitcoin.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze (2022)Laura Shin
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 primarily consists of a detailed list of references and citations related to the early development and cultural context of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It includes foundational texts like Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin whitepaper, early Bitcoin community discussions, and key figures such as Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson. The chapter situates the emergence of cryptocurrency within broader technological, social, and economic experiments, highlighting the interplay between idealism, innovation, and underground markets.