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Posted on October 29, 2018 by staff

Bitcoin turns 10: Test yourself with 17 questions

Technology

The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is a decade old this week – and we’re kicking off a week of features to celebrate the anniversary with a quiz.

On Wednesday 31st October 2008 a paper published by Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to offer an alternative to the traditional banking system: ‘Bitcoin : A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System’.

With the belief that cryptography could usurp traditional bank-linked fiat currencies and inspire social, economic and political change, the world’s first cryptocurrency was launched on 3rd January 2009.

Its value would peak above $300 billion – more than Visa. But what else do you know about Bitcoin?

Take our quiz below to see how much of a Bitcoin buff you are.