Before NFTs, staking, and fans began experiencing a new take on entertainment - blockchain was still a niche idea, quietly leading the shift towards a decentralized future. It’s been quite the ride since then, and if you’ve ever wondered how we got from the first Bitcoin to web3 entertainment ecosystems like POPG, this one’s for you.

Here are some of the biggest milestones in blockchain history—told the POPG way.

The Genesis Block

It all started with a mysterious figure (or group) named Satoshi Nakamoto. In 2008, the Bitcoin whitepaper was published, introducing a decentralized digital currency that didn’t rely on banks or governments. A few months later, in January 2009, the first Bitcoin block—known as the Genesis Block—was mined.

And just like that, blockchain was born.

Ethereum Enters the Chat

While Bitcoin focused on being a digital currency, Ethereum had other plans. Created by Vitalik Buterin and launched in 2015, Ethereum introduced smart contracts, which is a self-executing code that lives on the blockchain.

This meant you could build apps, run agreements, launch tokens, and more, all without a central authority. Ethereum basically turned the blockchain into a global, programmable computer. It was a shift from currency to possibilities.

This set the stage for Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and many creative ideas that came next.

Web3 Goes Mainstream

By 2017, Ethereum gave rise to the ICO boom. Many web3 projects were created, from games to marketplaces. It marked a new era of innovation.

Then came NFTs. From pixelated punks and digital apes to million-dollar JPEGs - NFTs exploded into culture. Suddenly, artists, musicians, and gamers had a way to own and trade digital goods on their terms.

The term web3 started showing up everywhere. What does it mean? Ownership. Instead of big platforms owning your data and content, you had the keys. Decentralized Apps (dApps), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and play-to-earn games began shaping a new version of the digital arena.

Web3 Entertainment with POPG

Enter POPG: a web3 entertainment ecosystem that took some of the best characteristics of blockchain, like ownership, transparency, community and made it more fun and fan-centric.

From VIP rewards that help you cut costs on entertainment bills and iGaming built with real players’ feedback to access to top-tier live events for original prices, POPG is turning the entertainment experience into something new, with real benefits for fans who want more than just watch.

What’s next?

POPG is built for sustainability and long-term growth. With every new feature and fan-driven experience, the ecosystem keeps expanding—bringing more utility, more perks, and more ways for $POPG holders to benefit. It’s an opportunity to use the power of web3 to enhance the fans' entertainment to a new level. As an ecosystem built with community at its core, every step forward is taken together. 

If you’ve made it this far, welcome to the future of web3 entertainment.

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