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The Cypherpunks used their mailing list to document various attempts at building an electronic coin network. This included “e-gold,” in 1996; an anti-spam proof-of-work algorithm called Hashcash by Adam Back; an anonymous proof-of-stake electronic cash network in 1998; and Bit Gold, a proof-of-work string of cryptographic hashes by Nick Szabo in 20... See more

Networks are experimenting with lockup mechanisms for ongoing emissions in an attempt to improve price volatility and exclude speculators. 

Public key cryptography, or the use of encryption to secure information against unwanted access by third parties, was discovered in 1973. Research on and access to encryption technologies were highly embargoed.

In contrast, crypto token sales can occur and you don’t know the name of a single person involved. Any investor can buy in—all they need is a wallet. To make it even weirder, the system of record is on the blockchain, so every single movement of value is publicly viewable—despite participants being entirely anonymous. Meaning that anyone with suffi... See more