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Throughout history, trivia has always been more than a game.

In ancient Greece, scholars tested each other’s wit in symposiums. In 12th-century Baghdad, thinkers debated questions in bustling libraries. Even in medieval Europe, monarchs used riddles and logic games to assess the sharpness of their advisors.

Today, a new chapter in that centuries-old tradition is being written — one that blends human curiosity with cutting-edge Web3 technology.

We’re proud to announce the launch of the MOT Solana Token on Raydium, the official utility token of the Masters of Trivia platform. Built on the Solana blockchain and backed by a thriving global community of over 200,000 players, MOT is the first step in transforming trivia into an economic, educational, and social engine for the 21st century.

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The Yen Turns 154 Today.

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Japan Adopts the Yen – June 27, 1871
On this day, the Japanese government officially established the yen as the country’s sole currency, marking a major turning point in its transformation into a unified, modern economy.

Prior to this, Japan’s currency system was fragmented, with “clan notes” issued by various feudal domains. This move brought clarity, control, and credibility to Japan’s finances.

📌 Why This Matters

The adoption of the yen was more than financial, it was philosophical. It signaled Japan’s desire to shed its feudal past and catch up with the West, just as railroads, conscription, and industry swept the country under the Meiji Restoration.

Over the next century, the yen would anchor Japan’s economic rise and become one of the world’s most influential currencies.

Understanding how Japan went from local warlords to global tech leader starts here, with a currency unification that shaped its national identity.

🧠 How Well Do You Know Japan’s History and Global Rise?

From samurai and shogun to Sony and sushi, test your knowledge in today’s quiz.

👉 Play our Japan quiz now.

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