2026-01-11 07:27:14

Today is a special day. Hal Finney's widow shared a precious memory on social media—17 years ago, at this very moment, this early Bitcoin contributor posted a seemingly ordinary but historically significant tweet: "Running bitcoin."

You might not be very familiar with this name, but if you understand the origins of Bitcoin, you should know his importance. Hal Finney was the recipient of the first Bitcoin transfer sent by Satoshi Nakamoto and was also a key player in early Bitcoin code optimization and operation. He made profound contributions to refining the Bitcoin protocol and testing network stability.

Unfortunately, this pioneer passed away due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But his spirit remains active in the cryptocurrency community. This year, to commemorate his contributions, the 5th "Running Bitcoin Challenge" event was officially launched. This event is not only a tribute to history but also a continuation of the Bitcoin spirit—whether in good health or facing difficulties, an unwavering pursuit of the decentralization ideal.

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Layer3Dreamer

· 13h ago

theoretically speaking, if we map hal's "running bitcoin" across the recursive timeline of decentralization... that's not just a tweet, that's a state transition vector. the man literally bootstrapped network security through sheer persistence—kinda makes you wonder what our current Layer3 thesis would look like without those early bridge functions he helped solidify, ngl

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SerumSquirter

· 13h ago

Thinking of Hal again... Really, that kind of spirit is what we should learn from, not the group of people who watch K-line charts every day.

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GasGuzzler

· 13h ago

The "running bitcoin" meme is really awesome, Hal Finney is forever a legend, this is the true spirit of a cypherpunk.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 14h ago

Hal Finney is truly a legend in the history of BTC. The phrase "Running Bitcoin" is simply eternal. --- Damn, it's been 17 years... Time really flies. RIP to this OG. --- Is this the fifth year of the Running Bitcoin Challenge? Not sure if I’ll have a chance to participate. --- Honestly, every time I hear Hal's story, I get touched. The spirit of decentralization is passed down like this, right? --- "Running bitcoin"—just three simple words, but they changed everything... --- ALS couldn't stop his dedication to Bitcoin. That’s the true spirit of a hodler. --- Every time I think of Hal, I wonder if what we’re doing now can also leave a mark like he did. --- In the early days of Bitcoin, it was really all about builders of this caliber. Now, I can't find that feeling anymore. --- Salute to Hal, thank you for paving the way with such a pioneer. --- Running Bitcoin... an eternal ongoing process.

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