Bitcoin erblickt das Licht der Welt im Jahr 2009. Die Erfindung von Satoshi Nakamoto, dem geheimen Urheber dahinter, ist ein Urknall, der das Wesen digitaler Währungen für immer verändert. Seine Vision, eine Utopie: ein Finanzsystem, ohne Banken. Unzensierbar. Volle Transparenz. Sie verbreitet sich im Netz innerhalb weniger Jahre wie ein Lauffeuer. Die Ursprünge vieler Ideen reichen jedoch viel weiter zurück, bis in die 1980er, zu einer Gruppe von Anarchisten, Hackern, Weltverbesserern – den Cypherpunks. “Rebellen auf einer Mission”, nennt sie das Techmagazin Wired einmal. In der Schweizer Bitcoin-Hochburg Lugano werden die Techvisionäre ab heute gefeiert, mit einer eigenen Ausstellung.
Zwölf der wichtigsten Vordenker, geehrt mit eigenen Porträtbildern. Sie stammen vom renommierten österreichischen Künstler Oskar Stocker. Darunter: Julian Assange, der Gründer von Wikileaks und Bitcoiner; Bram Crohen, der Erfinder von Bit-Torrent und bedeutende Bitcoin-Pioniere wie Nick…
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Sure! Here is an unordered list of additional sources on the topic “Die rebellischen Cypherpunks: Ohne sie gäbe es kein Bitcoin” as HTML links from Wikipedia:
1. [Cypherpunk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypherpunk) – Provides an overview of Cypherpunks, their ideology, and their influence on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
2. [Bitcoin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin) – A comprehensive article on Bitcoin, explaining its origin, technology, and impact on the financial world.
3. [Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypherpunks:_Freedom_and_the_Future_of_the_Internet) – Details on a book co-authored by Julian Assange, which discusses the impact of Cypherpunks on privacy and freedom in the digital age.
4. [Satoshi Nakamoto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Nakamoto) – Information about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin and their role in the early development of the cryptocurrency.
5. [Blockchain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain) – Explains the concept of a blockchain, the technology underlying Bitcoin, and its potential applications beyond cryptocurrencies.
6. [Cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptography) – Provides an overview of cryptography, the mathematical and computational techniques used to secure communication and digital transactions.
7. [Public-key cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography) – Details the fundamental concept of public-key cryptography, which is the basis for secure digital transactions and the Bitcoin network.
8. [List of cryptocurrencies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptocurrencies) – A comprehensive list of various cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin that have been created.
9. [Digital currency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_currency) – Explores the broader concept of digital currencies and their different types, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
10. [Cryptocurrency and security](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency_and_security) – Discusses the security challenges and vulnerabilities associated with cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.
Please note that the content of these sources may vary, and it’s always a good practice to cross-reference information from multiple sources.
