📜 Module 2 Contents: A Brief History of Crypto

Understand where cryptocurrency came from, why it exploded in popularity, and how the past continues to shape the risks and narratives we see today.

🧩 Lessons Overview

Lesson 2.1 – The Birth of Bitcoin (2008–2010)
How a mysterious whitepaper launched the first decentralized digital currency—and why it mattered.

Lesson 2.2 – Ethereum and the Rise of Smart Contracts
From Bitcoin to Ethereum: a new vision of programmable money and decentralized apps.

Lesson 2.3 – The ICO Boom and Bust (2017–2018)
The crypto gold rush that made headlines—and how it crashed just as quickly.

Lesson 2.4 – Regulatory Reactions Around the World
From bans to licenses: how governments are responding to the rise of crypto.

Lesson 2.5 – Institutional Adoption: Fact or Fiction?
A critical look at how banks, funds, and large institutions are approaching (or avoiding) crypto.

Lesson 2.6 – The Evolution of Investor Sentiment
From cypherpunks to retail FOMO: how the people involved—and their motivations—have changed.

Module Bonus

Lesson 2.7 – Quiz & Videos on Crypto History
Wrap up with a recap quiz and curated links to historical videos, interviews, and deeper dives.