Which early 2000s MMORPG is widely credited with establishing the first successful large-scale virtual economy with real-world value exchange, leading to professional virtual item traders?

In the evolution of gaming and virtual worlds, certain innovations fundamentally changed how players interact with digital spaces. One such revolution was the introduction of the first successful large-scale virtual economy, which transformed games from mere entertainment into complex social and economic ecosystems. This product development milestone set the stage for today's billion-dollar virtual goods markets, NFTs, and metaverse economies. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in gaming history!

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Lineage II (NCsoft, 2003)
EVE Online (CCP Games, 2003)
World of Warcraft (Blizzard, 2004)
Star Wars Galaxies (Sony Online Entertainment, 2003)