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. @npub1s05p...eyhe Money - For helping me see that money isn't what we've been told it is, and understanding its true nature changes everything. @npub1a2cw...w83a @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 @npub180cv...h6w6 @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 @Tomek ⚡ K Building a Bitcoin business - For proving it's possible to build circular economy businesses and contribute value to the ecosystem while earning a living. @npub153xm...ryu8 @Oshi (推し) @SoapMiner 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.