Se calculado em tempo humano, hoje, 4 de janeiro de 2025 (horário de Pequim), é o 16º aniversário do Bitcoin. Como o horário oficial de lançamento da rede principal Bitcoin em 3 de janeiro de 2009 não é o horário de Pequim. Se calculado de acordo com o horário de Pequim, o horário oficial de lançamento da rede principal Bitcoin é 4 de janeiro de 2009. Mas isso não é importante, porque não existe conceito de tempo no Bitcoin, apenas blocos. O sistema Bitcoin transcendeu o conceito de tempo. Começa no bloco 0 e continua para sempre.
From 2009 to 2025, this world has undergone enormous changes, some getting better and some worse. Everyone is swept forward by this era, whether forced or willingly, adapting to this torrent woven from technological, economic, and social transformations. Some choose to embrace change, some choose to resist, and some even choose to escape. But the existence of Bitcoin is like a lamp, illuminating a different path. It does not care about the passage of time or worldly evaluations; it only cares about the authenticity and transparency of each transaction, and the participation and verification of each node.
This era indeed changes too quickly, so fast that it is hard to catch a breath. Technology is advancing, the economy is fluctuating, and society is fracturing. We seem to have more choices than ever before, but it is also easier to lose direction. In such an era, the meaning of Bitcoin may not just be an asset; it is more like hope, a declaration—telling us that individuals can find their own strength and place outside the system. From today’s block back to Bitcoin’s block 0, Satoshi Nakamoto's 'message' is still recorded on it, a phrase that is eternally engraved in the Bitcoin network, condensed in the consensus of all, even more enduring than words carved in stone.
"The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." This line of text is the starting point of Bitcoin and a thought-provoking question posed to the world by Satoshi using facts, the answer to which is self-evident. The Bitcoin white paper is the best answer; it is not a lengthy thesis or an impassioned declaration but conveys the message through concise lines of text and exquisite pieces of code. It tells us that technology can reshape trust, individuals can free themselves from reliance on centralized institutions, and finance can become more transparent and fair.
The birth of Bitcoin is not only a challenge to the traditional financial system but also an exploration of a whole new possibility. The line of text left by Satoshi Nakamoto is like a seed, buried in the genesis block of Bitcoin.
As time goes by, this seed takes root and sprouts, growing into a decentralized forest. Every transaction, every block, every mining machine is part of this forest, together constructing a financial system that does not require trusting a third party. Satoshi did not directly tell us what the future would be like, but he pointed us along a path through actions and code. And this code is the starting point of that path. It reminds us that the answer to the question is often hidden within the question itself—when we question the flaws of the existing system, new possibilities are quietly gestating. The story of Bitcoin begins with this line of text. And its future will be written by every participant.
1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa, this is the first address on the Bitcoin network, known as the 'genesis address.' It can be 100% confirmed that this is definitely Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin address. Although Satoshi has not appeared to this day, this address has become a 'holy land' in the hearts of countless people. This address holds 50 bitcoins, which are the first rewards mined when the Bitcoin network was born. Although these bitcoins have never been moved, their existence serves as a lighthouse, reminding everyone of Bitcoin's starting point. This address is not just a wallet; it is more like a time capsule, preserving Satoshi's vision and the original purity of Bitcoin. Many people also send bitcoins to this address as a kind of ritual filled with spiritual significance. I was once one of them, and every year on January 4th, I would send bitcoins worth 1 dollar at that time to the 'genesis address.'
Now this address holds over 100 bitcoins, all from other users of the Bitcoin network. It could even be said that the bitcoins sent to this address are almost equivalent to being 'destroyed.' Many people have tried to crack the secret of this address; some even speculate that Satoshi will use these bitcoins one day in the future. But regardless of external speculation, this address quietly lies on the blockchain, as if telling an unfinished story. Its existence is both a testament to Bitcoin's history and an excellent reference for Bitcoin's security, as well as a metaphor for the future—Bitcoin's fate ultimately rests in the hands of every participant. A fun fact is that you can even visit https://1a1zp1ep5qgefi2dmptftl5slmv7divfna.com to see that the Bitcoin white paper is still posted there. This can also be seen as a tribute to a certain cyberpunk style. This website is where I tell the story of Bitcoin, which is far from over; its significance goes beyond imagination. It is not only a technological miracle but also humanity's eternal pursuit of freedom and trust. Just like the line etched in the genesis block, it will always remind us: the answer to the question is often hidden within the question itself. And Bitcoin is the profound answer of this era.