Bitcoin’s journey to the mainstream started 15 years ago
Main Idea
Bitcoin's mainstream journey began 15 years ago with the release of Bitcoin v0.3, gaining significant traction after being featured on Slashdot in 2010, which marked its first major media exposure.
Key Points
1. Bitcoin v0.3 was released 15 years ago, bundled with a Mac OS X version and featured 20% faster hashing.
2. Slashdot's front-page feature on July 11, 2010, was Bitcoin's first major media exposure, boosting its visibility.
3. Bitcoins were trading for about $0.05 at the time of the Slashdot feature.
4. Satoshi Nakamoto's announcement post for v0.3 included the tagline: 'Escape the arbitrary inflation risk of centrally managed currencies!'
5. The Slashdot feature is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in Bitcoin's early adoption and public recognition.
Description
Bitcoin’s runaway success was partly driven by Slashdot
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