Bitcoin Marks 17 Years Since Genesis Block Mined
Bitcoin reaches its 17th anniversary of the genesis block, first mined by Satoshi Nakamoto in January 2009 after the whitepaper’s release in October 2008.
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Summary
January 4, 2026 marked 17 years since Bitcoin’s genesis block was mined, initiating the cryptocurrency introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto via an October 2008 whitepaper. Mining began on January 4, 2009, establishing the foundation of the decentralized network.
Terms & Concepts
- Genesis Block: The first block mined on the Bitcoin blockchain, marking the start of the network.
- Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency that operates without a central authority, introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.