Historical Context of Financial Innovation - Money and currency originated in Lydia around 3000 BCE [1] - Banking and interest practices existed in Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE [1] - Double-entry bookkeeping emerged in Italy in 1494 [1] - Joint-stock companies were established in the Netherlands in 1602 [1] - Central banking and fiat currency systems developed in England in 1694 [1] - Electronic trading began in the USA in 1970 [1] Emerging Technologies - Tokenization is anticipated on Solana by 2025 [1]

Money & Currency (Lydia, 3000 BCE)Banking & Interest (Mesopotamia, 2000 BCE)Double-Entry Bookkeeping (Italy, 1494)Joint-Stock Companies (Netherlands, 1602)Central Banking & Fiat (England, 1694)Electronic Trading (USA, 1970)Tokenization (Solana, 2025) ...