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International Business Times
International Business Times
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HISTORICAL FACTS: The evolution of crypto wallets and what to expect from future iterations - The Untold Story

Back in 2009, using a wallet for storing your Bitcoin wasn't exactly the quickest or easiest task in the world. Believe it or not, you had to download the entire blockchain yourself, which could take hours. Then, all they would do is store your coins, show your balance, and that was pretty much it.

Fast forward to today, and things have changed quite dramatically. While wallets still do the same core job, keeping your keys safe, the experience has completely transformed.

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