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Ralph Merkle receives patent for invention of “Merkle Trees”
2025 January 5
On January 5, 1979, Ralph Merkle was granted a patent for the invention of ‘Merkle Trees,’ a fundamental component in blockchain technology.
On January 5, 1979, Ralph Merkle was granted a patent for the invention of ‘Merkle Trees,’ a fundamental component in blockchain technology.