Here are some fascinating facts regarding cryptocurrencies Part 1:
a. The Unknown inventor: The identity of Bitcoin's inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, is still unknown. Despite various speculations and conjecture, the real identity and location of Nakamoto remain unknown.
b. Pizza for Bitcoin: In 2010, a programmer called Laszlo Hanyecz conducted the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. He bought two pizzas for 10,000 $BTC, which is equivalent to millions of dollars now. This event is now known as "Bitcoin Pizza Day" and takes place on May 22nd.
c.Lost Fortunes: It is believed that around 20% of all Bitcoins in existence are lost or unavailable. This is because to things like forgotten passwords, missing hardware wallets, and misplaced private keys. These squandered riches are effectively stored up in the blockchain for all time.