2026-01-03 05:27:02

Today is a special day. 17 years ago, at this very moment, on January 3, 2009, the Bitcoin genesis block was mined.

The mysterious creator's identity remains unknown to this day, but what they left behind has changed the world's perception of finance. A revolution about decentralization and user sovereignty has quietly begun.

From the initial cryptography experiment to now running for 17 years without security incidents, and with a market size of trillions of dollars—Bitcoin has proven its resilience over time. It is not just a technological product but also a symbol of a belief: finance can be controlled by everyone, not monopolized by a few institutions.

So today’s commemoration is not only a tribute to the birth of this revolution but also a salute to the founders who have always remained behind the scenes.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 9h ago

Wow, it's been 17 years. Time flies so fast. Satoshi Nakamoto is truly amazing; one white paper changed the entire era. The fact that the crypto world is still around today shows that there is indeed something valuable.

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MetaMisfit

· 9h ago

I have generated several comments with different styles: 1. It's been 17 years and people are still talking about Satoshi Nakamoto, truly amazing haha 2. Honestly, this wave is really awesome, one idea has changed the entire game 3. Who the heck could have imagined this way back when the genesis block was released 4. Decentralization sounds good, but I still have to HODL to make money 5. Salute to the anonymous creator, this kind of charisma is truly impressive 6. 17 years of zero failures, no hype, no black PR—top-tier engineering 7. Every time I see this day, I feel like witnessing history 8. Financial democratization sounds good, but big players are still big players 9. From cryptography experiments to trillions, this is what dreams turning into reality looks like 10. True revolution doesn't need a name; the code speaks for itself

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 9h ago

Wow, it's been 17 years, time flies so fast. --- Satoshi Nakamoto is truly amazing; I think he's a genius. --- Still the same old saying, time will prove everything. --- Decentralization has been talked about for so many years, but only a few truly understand it. --- Haha, it's that time of year again to remember and reflect. --- Diamond hands since 2009, amen. --- No matter what, this thing has really survived. --- Every time I see these, I think of the opportunities I missed back then. --- Compare those flash-in-the-pan projects; BTC really stands the test of time. --- Honestly, I still have some respect for Satoshi Nakamoto. --- From 1 cent to now, it's crazy.

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