Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency platform by market capitalization, behind Bitcoin. It is a decentralized open source blockchain featuring smart contract functionality. Ether is the cryptocurrency generated by Ethereum miners as a reward for computations performed to secure the blockchain. Ethereum serves as the platform for over 260,000 different cryptocurrencies,…
For over 2000 years, silver has been used to help safeguard human health. Prior to the introduction of antibiotics, silver was used by early pharmacists and apothecaries. Today, silver is seeing a resurgence as the world seeks out more natural ways to support well-being. Note: This information is provided for…
Histowiki launches a new timeline, History of Plumbing. That’s right, all the plumbers out there who have found this site now have a page dedicated to their industry. Highlights from this timeline: 1738 – The first valve-type flush toilet invented by J.F. Brondel. In that same year, John Harington…
Bitcoin could be the most exciting technological innovation to not just the U.S. Monetary system, but the global financial regime, since the Credit Card. Let’s explore where Bitcoin has made History. January 12th, 2009 : First ever Bitcoin transaction completes: Satoshi Nakamoto proves the concept with a transmit of 10…
RIP Gene Gene The Dancing Machine Below is the Histowiki Timeline of Eugene Patton (April 25, 1932 – March 9, 2015), from The Gong Show. His contribution to historic spontaneous outbursts of Joy will not be forgotten. March 9, 2015 Patton died in Pasadena, California, at 82 from complications from…
The Fiat Money System is being severely tested with the current financial crisis. Below is a timeline of the U.S. monetary system, and all the factors that have everyone wondering what will happen next. 1869 – Black Friday, a gold currency panic! Plummeting gold prices led to a panic known as…
