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The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, are American entrepreneurs and investors best known for their early involvement in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Born on August 21, 1981, in Southampton, New York, the Winklevoss twins gained prominence for their role in the early development of Facebook and their subsequent legal battles with Mark Zuckerberg. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss attended Harvard University, where they co-founded ConnectU, a social networking website, in 2004. The concept of ConnectU later became the subject of a legal dispute with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, whom the Winklevoss twins accused of stealing their idea. The legal battle resulted in a settlement with Facebook, which included a cash payment and Facebook stock. Following their involvement with Facebook, the Winklevoss twins turned their attention to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. In 2012, they began investing heavily in Bitcoin, purchasing a significant amount of the digital currency when its price was still relatively low. The twins' early investment in Bitcoin proved to be highly successful, as the price of Bitcoin surged in the following years, making them among the first Bitcoin billionaires. In addition to their personal investments in Bitcoin, the Winklevoss twins are also known for their involvement in the cryptocurrency industry through their company, Gemini. Founded in 2014, Gemini is a digital asset exchange and custodian that allows users to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies in a secure and regulated environment. Gemini has become one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, known for its focus on regulatory compliance and security. Beyond their work in the cryptocurrency industry, the Winklevoss twins are also Olympic rowers, having competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, their early adoption of Bitcoin, and their efforts to promote mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency through initiatives like Gemini and their outspoken advocacy for Bitcoin and blockchain technology.