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  • October 2008


  • An unknown person or persons using the pseudonum "Satoshi Nakamoto" outlines a peer-to-peer payment system that operates without needing the trust or control of any third party.


  • Such a system would allow people to send money directly from person to person almost instantly, removing dependence on banks, credit cards and remittance companies.



  • Nakamoto calls this system "Bitcoin".