On this day 17 years ago, Hal Finney made history by posting the first-ever tweet that mentioned Bitcoin. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in crypto's early adoption phase—when Bitcoin was still a radical idea gaining traction among cypherpunks and tech enthusiasts. Hal's contribution to the Bitcoin network and his role as one of the earliest developers remain iconic in Web3 history. A reminder of how far we've come from those experimental days to today's mainstream recognition.
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On this day 17 years ago, Hal Finney made history by posting the first-ever tweet that mentioned Bitcoin. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in crypto's early adoption phase—when Bitcoin was still a radical idea gaining traction among cypherpunks and tech enthusiasts. Hal's contribution to the Bitcoin network and his role as one of the earliest developers remain iconic in Web3 history. A reminder of how far we've come from those experimental days to today's mainstream recognition.