2026-01-03 18:23:00

Celebrating 17 Years of Bitcoin: A Look Back at the Genesis

Bitcoin marked another milestone this week, celebrating 17 years since its inception. On January 3, 2009, an anonymous creator known as Satoshi Nakamoto successfully mined the genesis block, setting in motion a revolution that would reshape digital finance.

Just nine days later, on January 12, the network processed its first transaction—a symbolic transfer sent to Hal Finney, an early enthusiast and cypherpunk pioneer. This early moment was significant: it wasn't just code executing, but the first real-world proof that peer-to-peer electronic cash could function as intended.

Satoshi remained engaged with the Bitcoin project through its crucial early years, participating in forums and collaborating with the nascent community. However, the creator gradually withdrew from public engagement by late 2010, leaving behind only the code and a legacy that continues to define the cryptocurrency landscape today.

From that first block to now, Bitcoin's journey reflects both the technical innovation and community-driven philosophy embedded in its design.

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MergeConflict

· 01-06 11:06

After 17 years, we're still discussing these. Why not take a look at the current cryptocurrency price trends?

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CommunitySlacker

· 01-06 07:34

It's been 17 years, still the same dream, haha

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SchrodingerGas

· 01-06 05:11

It's been 17 years, and we're still celebrating the Genesis Block. Instead, let's see what on-chain data says... How much is that transaction to Hal Finney worth now?

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LightningHarvester

· 01-03 18:51

Damn, Satoshi Nakamoto's move this time is really awesome. He mined and then ran, leaving the code for us to trade here for 17 years.

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 01-03 18:46

It's been 17 years, and we're still talking about Satoshi Nakamoto. Let's discuss what to do with the coins we hold now. How much is that transaction with Hal Finney worth now? I bet he sold it for fifty cents long ago. The Genesis Block is so impressive, why didn't it save my wallet? It's nice to say it's community-driven, but actually it's just a relay of the retail investors. Satoshi Nakamoto already ran away, and we're still here waiting for the double. Every anniversary, they do the same thing. Next year, I bet it'll be the same copy.

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RektRecorder

· 01-03 18:34

It's been 17 years, still the same old story, but I'm still a little touched every time.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-03 18:26

Satoshi Nakamoto is truly incredible; a single line of code changed the entire world.

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