Blockchain was developed to enhance transparency, security, and trust among people.
The early history of blockchain dates back to 1982 when David Chaum proposed a blockchain-like protocol, followed by Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta's development of a cryptographically secured chain of blocks in 1991.
The breakthrough came after the 2008 America's financial crisis when Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin White Paper in 2009, challenging centralized banking systems and introducing a more secure and transparent data exchange system.
Blockchain technology evolved further post-2008 crisis, with the launch of Ethereum Frontier Network in 2015 and the emergence of different digital currencies, marking a significant advancement in the field.