While the emergence of bitcoin might not have the same historical pedigree as events like civil wars, national independence, or other landmark events, bitcoin and the blockchain has joined the ranks of things to have monuments constructed to commemorate them. Monuments have always been an integral part of the preservation of important figures and events. All throughout history, man has always felt the need to erect structures that embody defining moments of human civilizations. From statues of religious figures to monumental architectural structures and the occasional abstract creations, the world is dotted with ... (full story)