Historic São Tomé and Príncipe dobra Bitcoin Cash

03/08/2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

El Salvador becomes the first country to recognize Bitcoin, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), as a legal tender, leading to increased adoption.

24/02/2021: Bitcoin Cash Becomes Merchant Payment Solution

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains traction as a popular cryptocurrency for merchant payments due to its low fees and faster transaction times.

15/11/2020: Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash Node

A contentious hard fork occurs within Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community, resulting in a split between Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash Node.

01/01/2020: New Currency Symbol

A new currency symbol for the dobra, resembling the letters 'STD' with horizontal lines through them, was introduced for official use.

24/05/2018: Dobra Pegged to Euro

The dobra's exchange rate was pegged to the euro, aiming to stabilize the currency and boost economic cooperation with the European Union.

15/05/2018: Bitcoin Cash Upgrade

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) undergoes a hard fork called ABC upgrade, introducing larger block sizes and smart contract functionalities.

01/08/2017: Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) splits from Bitcoin (BTC) due to a contentious hard fork, increasing the block size to 8MB.

01/01/2016: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

São Tomé and Príncipe started issuing polymer banknotes as a means to enhance durability and reduce counterfeiting of the dobra.

01/01/2010: Currency Redenomination

The third dobra was introduced, with 1 new dobra equalling 1,000 old dobras, aiming to simplify transactions and boost confidence in the currency.

03/01/2009: First Bitcoin Block Mined

The Genesis Block, also known as Block 0, is mined, marking the birth of Bitcoin network.

31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Released

Satoshi Nakamoto publishes Bitcoin whitepaper, laying the foundation for peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

01/01/1997: Introduction of the New Dobra

A new currency, the 'second dobra,' was introduced at a rate of 1,000 to 1 to combat hyperinflation and stabilize the economy.

24/12/1979: First Currency Devaluation

The first devaluation of the dobra occurred, reducing its value by 53% as a result of economic instability and inflation.

30/06/1977: Introduction of the Dobra

The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra was introduced as the official currency of the country after gaining independence from Portugal.