The beautiful imperfections of Bitcoin
As Bitcoin evolves, it is crucial that we reflect on its initial vision—an open financial system where each participant has an equal opportunity to be a user and even to attempt to compete for blocks.
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The first Bitcoin transaction: 15 years later
Fifteen years ago, the first Bitcoin transaction was recorded on chain, opening the world to the endless possibilities of an electronic peer-to-peer cash system that Satoshi Nakamoto has designed.
The Bitcoin Masterclasses #7: Blockchain has the ability to prove anything, no matter how small
In Session 2 of The Bitcoin Masterclasses #7, Dr. Craig Wright details some of the reasons why we need blockchain, and this technology must be scalable and low-cost.
14 years since the first Bitcoin transaction: Peer-to-peer electronic cash lives on
Contrary to popular belief, renowned cryptographer Hal Finney was not the inventor of Bitcoin but rather the person who helped Dr. Craig Wright fix the code for the peer-to-peer electronic cash system.
Faketoshi Series (Hal Finney): The men who are not Satoshi—Part 3
Hal Finney was a universally well-liked member of the Bitcoin community from week one, and he fit the profile of what the earliest bitcoiners assumed Satoshi Nakamoto should have looked like.
The ‘Running Bitcoin Challenge’ in Hal Finney’s memory is on again
In honor of Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney, the Running Bitcoin Challenge will return on January 10, 2023 to support ongoing treatments and cures for ALS.
13 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto sent Hal Finney 10 bitcoins in Bitcoin’s first transaction ever
Since that first transaction, Bitcoin has grown from strength to strength, overcoming every challenge along the way, and they have been many.