Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency in history, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Its creation marked the beginning of a financial revolution rooted in economic freedom, transparency, and censorship resistance.
The journey began in October 2008 when Satoshi published the whitepaper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”.
This proposed a new way of transferring value without intermediaries like banks, solving the double-spending problem through what we now call the blockchain, or as Satoshi called it, the timechain.
On January 3rd, 2009, the first block, the Genesis Block, was mined.
Inside it, a message was encoded:
"The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks"
That line says everything about Bitcoin’s purpose.
In the early days, Bitcoin was just an experiment among tech enthusiasts.
The first real-world transaction happened on May 22, 2010, when 10,000 BTC were exchanged for two pizzas, now known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.
Satoshi gradually stepped away from the project in 2010, leaving it in the hands of the community. To this day, no one knows who he, or they, really were. What matters is what he built: a truly decentralized, open system owned and controlled by no one.
Since then, Bitcoin has gone from a niche idea to a global asset, used by individuals, businesses, and even governments.
It’s more than just digital money – it’s a movement.
The legacy of Satoshi Nakamoto lives on. We’re not just using Bitcoin. We’re part of something much bigger: a peaceful revolution.
From your favorite Bitcoiner from Madeira - viva a liberdade! 🧡
Nicolau Teixeira
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2025-05-02 16:40:58
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