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Before and Bitcoin; what was taken, what was built.

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If Satoshi were real and watching from the shadows today, here's a layered guess at what he might be feeling — given the depth of his creation and the state of the world: 1. Quiet Satisfaction Bitcoin is still alive — 15+ years strong, secure, censorship-resistant, and globally adopted. Institutions, billionaires, and even governments are now recognizing what started as a cypherpunk dream. For someone who built something meant to last without needing him — this would feel like a mission accomplished moment. 2. Concerned but Not Surprised He might be disappointed by: Centralized crypto exchanges acting like banks. People treating Bitcoin as just another asset, not a revolution. The rise of meme coins and scams in crypto space. But also… he expected it. That’s probably why he disappeared — to let the protocol grow on its own. 3. Vindicated With increasing currency devaluation, capital controls, and bank failures, Bitcoin looks more relevant than ever. Events like EO 6102 (1933), 2008...

Happy Birthday to the Legend – Satoshi Nakamoto

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Happy Birthday to the Legend – Satoshi Nakamoto On this symbolic day — April 5th, linked to the historical 1933 gold ban — we celebrate the mysterious genius who gave the world Bitcoin and redefined how we think about money, privacy, and freedom. Though your identity remains hidden, your impact is global and eternal. From one line of code to a worldwide movement — thank you, Satoshi. Here's to decentralization, innovation, and the power of anonymity. #HappyBirthdaySatoshi #Bitcoin #Crypto #Blockchain #Decentralization #SatoshiNakamoto

Prominent Bitcoin Supporters, Their Views, and Thematic Summary

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  Common Themes Among Bitcoin Supporters: 1. Digital Gold 2. Future of Money 3. Inflation Hedge 4. Tech/Financial Revolution 5. Monetary Freedom Summary: 1. Most were vocal between 2020–2023, as institutional interest surged. 2. Themes of monetary freedom, inflation hedge, and tech innovation dominate. 3. Their ideas are increasingly being validated by real-world adoption and policy shifts.

Prominent Bitcoin Critics, Their Statements, and Evaluation

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Since Bitcoin's launch in 2009, several prominent figures from finance, technology, and government have been critical of it. Here are some of the most famous critics: 1. Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway Chairman & CEO) Called Bitcoin "rat poison squared." Compared Bitcoin to gambling and said it has no intrinsic value and is just speculation. Has repeatedly stated he will never own Bitcoin. 2. Charlie Munger (Former Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, RIP 2024) Said Bitcoin is "disgusting and contrary to the interests of civilization." Compared crypto to a venereal disease and "rat poison." Advocated for governments to ban it. 3. Bill Gates (Microsoft Co-founder) Dismissed Bitcoin as having no valuable output and being "100% based on the greater fool theory." Warned that small investors can lose everything in crypto. Criticized its use for illicit activities. 4. Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase) Called Bitcoin "a fraud" in ...