Hal Finney’s Iconic ‘Running Bitcoin’ Tweet Celebrates 16-Year Anniversary
- Bitcoin network launched by Satoshi Nakamoto on January 3, 2009.
- Hal Finney was the first person to receive a bitcoin payment.
- Finney tweeted “Running bitcoin” on January 10, 2009.
- The tweet has become iconic in the Bitcoin community.
On January 10, Hal Finney’s tweet “Running bitcoin” marked its anniversary, highlighting his role as the first recipient of a bitcoin payment shortly after the network’s launch by Satoshi Nakamoto.
