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In this episode of Once Upon a Coin, we take a thrilling journey back to 2011, a pivotal year in cryptocurrency history. From Bitcoin reaching $1 USD for the first time to the launch of the first altcoin, Namecoin, 2011 was packed with milestones. We explore the infamous Silk Road marketplace, the early Bitcoin bull market, and the Mt. Gox hack that shook the crypto world. The year also saw the creation of Litecoin and the first Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), setting the stage for future innovations. Once Upon a Coin explores the fascinating history of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Join us as we uncover over 100 mini-documentaries about the most important events in crypto history. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 Music Intro 01:53 Silk Road Marketplace, Bitcoin, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation 03:02 Bitcoin's First Bull Market and Historic $1 Mark 03:34 Namecoin: The First Altcoin 04:31 Bitcoin's Price Reaches $8 USD 05:02 The Story of Greg Schoen and Bitcoin, 05:17 Wikileaks Starts Accepting Bitcoin Donations 06:14 Mt. Gox Hack and Impact on Bitcoin Price 07:36 Innovation in Crypto: Butterfly ASICs and GPU Rigs 08:15 Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIP) 08:52 Litecoin: The Silver to Bitcoin's Gold and impact in the crypto industry 10:24 Conclusion Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave your comments below. 📌 https://www.youtube.com/@web3-tv?sub_confirmation=1 📍Follow Web3.tv on your favorite social media platform: • Website - https://web3.tv/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/W3b3.TV/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/web3tv/ • X - https://twitter.com/Web3TV_ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@web3.tv • Telegram - https://t.me/Web3TVLive