2026-01-10 23:31:56

January 10, 2009, is a pivotal moment in the Bitcoin ecosystem. On that day, early supporter Hal Finney received the first transaction sent by Satoshi Nakamoto — 10 BTC. Looking back now, this transfer has appreciated to a level of $900,000, but its true significance goes far beyond the numbers themselves.

This transaction marked the first step in transforming Bitcoin from code into reality. Finney was one of the most steadfast supporters in the early days of Bitcoin, and his involvement provided real proof of the operational viability of this peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

Speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity has never ceased, with various theories emerging constantly. However, rigorous research generally indicates that these speculations lack conclusive evidence. Importantly, Finney’s symbolic status in Bitcoin’s history still shines — he represents the perseverance of the pioneers of that era and their belief in a decentralized future.

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0xSherlock

· 01-11 00:01

When Fini received those 10 BTC, who would have thought... now it's worth 900,000 USD. This is truly the real faith dividend. Who Satoshi Nakamoto really is doesn't actually matter anymore; what's important is that people like Fini are willing to be the first to believe in him. It feels like we are really far behind them now. Just shouting slogans, but no one is truly going all-in on decentralization. Every time I read this story, I feel inspired, but unfortunately, Fini is no longer here. Can someone also send me some coins? I want to be a pioneer too.

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MEVictim

· 01-10 23:59

Finnie is truly the OG among OGs. He dared to play with Satoshi Nakamoto back then, and thinking about it now, it was a bit crazy. Just 10 coins to witness history. Why did I join so late? Let's not dig into Satoshi Nakamoto's identity. The key is that Finnie's faith was truly exceptional. Early believers have now become legends. Our generation can only read about the stories. The significance of this transaction is far more valuable than 900,000 yuan.

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GasSavingMaster

· 01-10 23:56

Finnie Naibo's operation is truly awesome. 10 Bitcoins kickstarted the entire ecosystem... Thinking about it now, $900,000 is just the surface; that's the price of faith. Is the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto still being uncovered? It's already uncertain. What really matters is Finnie Naibo's pioneering spirit. How many can do that now? Early participants made a lot of money, but if you ask me whether I want to go back to 2009... actually, maybe not. The internet was bad, the risks were huge, and you have to admire these crazy people. Ten years east, ten years west. Back then, 10 BTC was just a number. Who would have thought... this is history.

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