17 years ago today, the Genesis Block was mined. A quiet revolution began.
Since discovering Bitcoin, I've been fortunate to learn from brilliant minds who've shaped my understanding. On this anniversary, I want to express gratitude to those who've lit the path:
Technical understanding - For teaching me how this thing actually works.
@ODELL @Marty Bent
Decentralisation - For showing me why distributed systems aren't just technically superior, they're morally necessary.
@Jeff Booth
Money - For helping me see that money isn't what we've been told it is, and understanding its true nature changes everything.
@Lyn Alden @jack mallers
Nostr - For building and believing in open protocols, proving that decentralised social media isn't just possible, it's inevitable.
@Derek Ross @The Daniel 🖖 @jb55 @fiatjaf @Vitor Pamplona
Philosophy - For connecting the dots between individual sovereignty and why Bitcoin matters beyond the price.
@Gigi
The power of media - For demonstrating that narrative shapes reality, and controlling our own channels of communication is freedom itself.
@Kudzai Kutukwa @AZA_21m @npub14wxt...gcye
Building a Bitcoin business - For proving it's possible to build circular economy businesses and contribute value to the ecosystem while earning a living.
@Ben Justman🍷 @Oshi (推し) @npub1zzmx...w5wy
Power of memes - For understanding that ideas spread through a well-crafted meme does more than a thousand words.
@corndalorian
Privacy and security - For teaching me that privacy isn't about hiding, it's about dignity and human rights.
@GHOST @calle
To everyone who's shared knowledge freely, built in the open, and stayed true to the principles: thank you.