Which game is recognized for having inaugurated the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre?

Aeon of Strife (Starcraft)

"Aeon of Strife," a custom mod for "StarCraft," is credited as the precursor to the MOBA genre, long before the arrival of giants like "Dota 2" and "League of Legends." The original concept of AoS, pitting two teams against each other with unique characters possessing distinct abilities, laid the groundwork for what MOBAs would become. This simple yet revolutionary idea at the time gave rise to a new genre of game that now dominates e-sports. Millions of players around the world now gather online to partake in what has become one of the most competitive and popular game genres.