I guess, by definition it's going to be classified under invention. Although, the technology that it uses, existed before its inception. But, the current use of it, was only introduced after its incpetion.
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I always thoguht Satoshi invented it, but it itinteresting to think about it interms of the technology it uses and put to a different use.
Just like any other technological advancement. It starts at some point, then it could go in different directions.