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17th Anniversary: Satoshi Nakamoto Launches Bitcoin v0.1 Alpha
On January 17, 2009, a historic event in the field of cryptocurrency took place when Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, announced the first version of the Bitcoin client - v0.1 Alpha. This step marked the true beginning of Bitcoin by allowing anyone to set up and operate their own node from any computer without relying on centralized infrastructure.
The Pioneering Features of Bitcoin v0.1
The source code of Bitcoin 0.1.0 was designed by Satoshi Nakamoto to include many interesting experimental features alongside basic transaction functions. One of the standout elements was the integration of the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol, used to create a simple and efficient message routing signal channel. This tool enabled nodes to communicate with each other more directly.
Notably, this version also included a framework for developing virtual game applications, specifically a poker game. The framework was added to the Bitcoin codebase on April 16, 2008, and was retained by Satoshi Nakamoto in v0.1 Alpha.
Development Process and Feature Removal
Although the poker framework was part of Bitcoin from the early days, it was gradually removed after subsequent upgrades. By the time Bitcoin 0.8.2 was released, this feature had completely disappeared from the official codebase. This change reflected a process of streamlining the source code and focusing on the core functions of the cryptocurrency system.
This journey shows that Satoshi Nakamoto not only created a payment system but also had a vision for future scalability possibilities of blockchain technology.