Back in 2014, there was something remarkable happening on Counterparty, a decentralized exchange that operated quite differently from today's platforms. Imagine this: if someone made an honest mistake while listing an NFT or processing a transaction, the other party would actually refund the crypto without hesitation. Rare Pepe collectibles thrived in this environment of mutual trust. It sounds almost unbelievable by today's standards, right? This era reflected the early crypto community's ethos—where integrity and fairness weren't just ideals but actual trading practices. The contrast between then and now tells a fascinating story about how both the technology and market culture have evolved.