Forgotten Facts About Bitcoin’s 2009 Launch and Genesis Block - Ep.240

Fractal Bitcoin

EpisodeJan 3, 202511m

Forgotten Facts About Bitcoin’s 2009 Launch and Genesis Block - Ep.240

Fractal Bitcoin

EpisodeJan 3, 202511m

Happy Birthday, Bitcoin!!! In honor of Bitcoin turning 16 years old today, I discuss 15 fascinating aspects of Bitcoin’s 2009 Genesis block and many related facts! Including… Satoshi Had to Mine the Genesis BlockThe Genesis Block’s TimestampUnspendable RewardNo Predecessor BlocksMining Difficulty and CPU MiningDelay Before Block 1Hardcoded into the SoftwareSatoshi’s IdentityThe First TransactionConcept of DecentralizationInfluence on Future CryptocurrenciesTribute TransactionsFirst Client ReleaseCode Comments and Pre-AnnouncementNo Pre-mine & Bitcoin’s Initial ValueSubscribe to Fractal Bitcoin for your daily Bitcoin news! …and share our channel with that one friend you have that would probably love quick Bitcoin news every day ;) SUPPORT ME: Donate Bitcoin _or_ U.S. Dollars — https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_xLP46ETDFm

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