The term bootstrapping is derived from the expression “pulling up by one’s own bootstraps,” which implied an impossible feat in the early nineteenth century. It later became a metaphor for achieving success without the help of others. In the context of blockchain, bootstrapping frequently refers to the process of developing the blockchain protocol, establishing the ecosystem’s crypto-economic and governance structure, and planning a coin/token sale or another fundraising event to meet capital requirements.
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