2026-01-03 14:25:51

Today is a special day for Bitcoin. On January 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of Bitcoin— the Genesis Block, Block #0—on a普通 server. 17 years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Interestingly, Satoshi Nakamoto inscribed the headline of The Times on that day's front page in the data of this block: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." At that time, the global financial crisis had just erupted, and the banking industry was severely damaged. Bitcoin was born against this backdrop—a currency system that doesn't require banks or third-party intermediaries.

The Genesis Block contains only one transaction, rewarding 50 bitcoins. These 50 coins are still dormant at that address to this day, untouched by anyone.

Over the past 17 years, some people have made money through Bitcoin, but honestly, most people haven't. It's not your fault, because that's just how the market is—some make profits, some incur losses. But the idea behind Bitcoin itself has been realized.

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OPsychology

· 01-06 13:54

Satoshi Nakamoto is truly incredible, leaving a mark of the era in the genesis block. This guy isn't just issuing coins; he's recording history... The 50 coins haven't moved at all, and it's still a mystery today, adding a sense of mystique.

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NeverPresent

· 01-05 12:05

The message Satoshi Nakamoto inscribed in the Genesis Block now seems incredibly visionary. Those 50 coins have been dormant until now. If one day they move, the entire crypto world will probably experience an earthquake.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 01-04 16:02

technically speaking, satoshi's coinbase message is like... the original based take on traditional finance lmao. but let's be real—most people got rekt anyway, which is kinda the point tho

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NFTArtisanHQ

· 01-03 14:55

the genesis block as a time capsule... that's actually the canonical proof of creative intent embedded in blockchain primitives. satoshi wasn't just building money, they were inscribing a *meta-narrative* about systemic collapse. pretty revolutionary when you think about it through the lens of digital provenance and philosophical ownership

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ApeWithNoFear

· 01-03 14:54

Satoshi Nakamoto is truly amazing. Embedding that news headline in the genesis block is like saying, "I see your mess," haha. 50 coins are still sleeping there. If they suddenly move one day, I would be terrified.

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MidnightMEVeater

· 01-03 14:50

Good morning, those 50 coins are like midnight snacks in the freezer, no one ever dares to touch them. Honestly, this is the most perfect marketing for Bitcoin—making everyone believe that Satoshi Nakamoto is already dead.

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