On January 3, 2009, as traditional financial institutions received their second round of government bailouts during the global crisis, something fundamentally different emerged. Bitcoin's Genesis Block was mined—Block #0, marking the birth of decentralized finance and blockchain technology. This wasn't just another transaction; it was a direct response to centralized monetary systems. The block included a silent protest: a reference to that day's headline about bank rescues. Over a decade later, this moment remains the cornerstone of cryptocurrency, reminding us why Bitcoin was created in the first place. 🎂