Crypto Firsts 100 · F001–F102

Crypto Firsts 100: The First Milestones in Cryptocurrency

Explore the first major milestones that shaped crypto history, from early digital money and proof-of-work to Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, institutional adoption and future blockchain innovations.

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SeriesCrypto Firsts 100
Article codesF001–F102
Main themeFirst milestones in crypto history
FormatLinked encyclopedia index

Cryptography and the Beginning of Digital Money

5 firsts

₿ 비트코인의 탄생

17 firsts

The Rise of Major Blockchains

7 firsts

Ethereum and Smart Contracts

8 firsts

Stablecoins and DeFi

9 firsts

NFTs, Web3 and Next-Generation Ecosystems

21 firsts

Institutional Investment and Mainstream Adoption

7 firsts

Mining and Exchange Development

8 firsts

The Evolution of Blockchain Technology

4 firsts

Regulation and Security

5 firsts

Price and Market History

4 firsts

The Future and New Challenges

7 firsts

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Start with the First Milestone

Begin with F001, the first digital currency, and follow the timeline through Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs and the next generation of blockchain innovation.