Which early 2000s MMORPG is credited with establishing the first significant player-driven virtual economy where virtual items gained real-world monetary value?

The gaming industry has evolved tremendously over the decades, particularly in how monetization and virtual economies work. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal innovation that changed how players interact with virtual worlds and created entirely new business models in gaming. Do you know which game pioneered this revolutionary approach to virtual economies?

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EVE Online (2003)
World of Warcraft (2004)
Second Life (2003)
RuneScape (2001)