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Satoshiโs Hidden Message
โฆlet's take a journey back to where it all began - the inception of #Bitcoin - the genesis block mined by #Satoshi Nakamoto on January 3, 2009. But it's not just the birth of Bitcoin that we celebrate; it's the message encoded within this first block.
In the first Bitcoin #block lies a quietly powerful message: โThe Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.โ This isn't just a timestamp; it's a stark reminder of the economic turmoil of that era and perhaps a hint at why Bitcoin was necessary.
๐ See it for yourself:
Experience a piece of history by viewing the genesis block through this blockchain explorer:
https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/block/0
๐ Beyond the Genesis:
Interestingly, the first Bitcoin block contained only the coinbase transaction, rewarding 50 $BTC . The narrative took an exciting turn when Satoshi made the first BTC transaction to Hal Finney, a story for another day.
๐ญ Why did Satoshi embed this particular message? Share your thoughtsโฆ