http://1337z.i2p/blog/Darknet_Timeline_2008-2024.html
The groundwork for the dark web's financial infrastructure was being laid, with Bitcoin gradually gaining attention among digital privacy advocates. This year marked important technical strides in the development of Bitcoin, setting the stage for its future role as the primary currency for darknet transactions. 2010: Approaching the Crucible May: The first real-world Bitcoin transaction occurs when Laszlo Hanyecz buys two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.