𧾠The Untold Story of Martti Malmi: Bitcoin's Second Developer đ§ľ
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⢠Without Martti Malmi, cryptocurrency might not be what it is today.
⢠Here's a look at his crucial role in Bitcoin's evolutionâŚ
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⢠In 2009, Martti discovered Bitcoin and began mining.
⢠He mined over 55,000 BTC, which he sold for mere pennies back then.
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⢠As Bitcoin's popularity surged, Martti became its first developer, assisting Satoshi Nakamoto with the code.
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⢠Martti viewed Bitcoin as a groundbreaking financial tool.
⢠He believed, "Systems like Bitcoin can undermine state exploitation of citizens."
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⢠His early efforts in defending Bitcoin spurred rapid technological advancements.
⢠Satoshi often expressed gratitude through letters.
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⢠Martti, using the pseudonym Sirius, actively engaged in forums, answering questions and defending Bitcoin from critics.
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⢠He was the first to set a Bitcoin price, selling 5,000 BTC for $5 in late 2009.
⢠Today, that would be worth about $325M.
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⢠Martti promoted Bitcoinâs advantages:
⌠Fast global transactions
⌠Protection from central banks
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⢠After selling his BTC, Martti created his own exchange with $3,600 from Satoshi, launching it in 2010.
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⢠By 2011, he sold all his BTC to cover living expenses, buying an apartment.
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⢠Today, Martti works on **Nostr**, a project gaining market attention.
⢠He believes Bitcoinâs vision has been successfully realized.#Bitcoin #CryptoHistory #MarttiMalmi #Nostr #BTC