"Running Bitcoin." - Hal Finney, January 10, 2009
Today marks the start of the 4th Annual #RunningBitcoinChallenge in Hal’s memory. 🏃♂️
Let’s run for Bitcoin, ALS research, and Hal’s incredible legacy. Join us here: 🌐
Running Bitcoin Challenge - ALS Network
Anytime in 2026!
Anywhere in the World!
Hal believed in a world where the computer can be used to liberate & protect humanity. This year's challenge runs for 21 days starting today — the anniversary of his legendary tweet.🌍
Run or walk 21 km, every step contributes to ALS research.🧠
I, Fran Finney, am co-organizing this challenge as Hal’s wife (twitter @franfinney). 💛
I love how this challenge keeps Hal’s vision alive and shares his story of hope and resilience. 🌟
Funds raised go to the ALS Network, supporting the Hal Finney ALS Research Fund:
💡over 80% of donations go directly to research
📡they accept BTC
👀 twitter @RunningBTC21k or nostr: npub17hzf5v2l9aw29h4l9q330rkd4typnwkx80ksy6cnfuhzr33xvsaqucdscd)
🌍Donate here:
Running Bitcoin Challenge - ALS Network
Anytime in 2026!
Anywhere in the World!
Besides that I am proud to recognize the HRF’s (twitter @HRF) incredible freedom and privacy focused initiative honoring Hal’s legacy through the Finney Freedom Prize. 🙌
Congratulations to the 2nd halving era’s winners—your work truly embodies the spirit Hal believed in. 🌟

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The Finney Freedom Prize (@FinneyPrize) on X
NEW: The Finney Freedom Prize for the 2012-2016 era goes to Pieter Wuille and Gregory Maxwell for their contributions to Bitcoin usability, scalabi...
Last year, I had conversations with some of Bitcoin’s most thoughtful voices:
🎙️Peter on What Bitcoin Did:
🎙️Natalie on Coin Stories:
🎙️ Matt on Citadel Dispatch:
Each being a testament to Hal & Bitcoin.🌱
For 21 days, we run. For Bitcoin, for a cure, and for Hal. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join the #RunningBitcoinChallenge today:
🌐
Running Bitcoin Challenge - ALS Network
Anytime in 2026!
Anywhere in the World!
Together, let’s make this the most impactful challenge yet.
Hal always ran towards the future. Let’s keep up the pace. 🚀