1997
The Year 1997 Temporal Registry • 365 Unique Calendar Asset Tokens
Hashcash Proof-of-Work Proposed
Adam Back publishes a proposal for Hashcash, a proof-of-work algorithm designed to limit spam. It later serves as the core mechanism for Bitcoin.
Deep Blue Defeats Kasparov
IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, a historic breakthrough in artificial intelligence.
Mars Pathfinder Landing
NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission lands successfully on Mars, deploying the Sojourner rover and reviving public excitement for planetary exploration.
Kyoto Protocol Adopted
Nations adopt the Kyoto Protocol in Japan, creating the first major international treaty framework focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The 1997 Full Year Collection
Collect dates in 1997 to complete the temporal matrix. Track minted dates and claim available dates on-chain.