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<h4><strong>Some Bitcoin transactions have notably shaped its history. This showcases its growth, potential, and the volatile nature of the crypto market.</strong></h4> 
<p>Here are the seven most historic Bitcoin transactions that have significantly impacted the digital world.</p> 
<h5><strong>1) The Genesis Block</strong></h5> 
<p>The inception of Bitcoin was marked by the mining of the first-ever block, known as the <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/the-genesis-bitcoin-block-15-years-of-decentralization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Genesis Block</a>, by Satoshi Nakamoto on January 9, 2009. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for the Bitcoin blockchain.</p> 
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy Bitcoin Genesis Block day! </p> 
 <p>Today is the 15th anniversary of when Satoshi mined the 1st Bitcoin block. </p> 
 <p>In the Genesis Block, Satoshi (essentially) inscribed the headline of The Times newspaper: "Chancellor on the brink of second bailout for banks" <a href="https://t.co/0EWNsd6wAD">pic.twitter.com/0EWNsd6wAD</a></p> 
 <p>— Johara Safar (@johara_safar) <a href="https://twitter.com/johara_safar/status/1753098262280585424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2024</a></p>
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<p>In homage to its importance, enthusiasts keep sending BTC to the Genesis Block’s address, totaling 99.69 BTC by January 31, 2024. This tradition underscores the community’s reverence for Bitcoin’s origins.</p> 
<h5><strong>2) The First-Ever P2P Bitcoin Transaction</strong></h5> 
<p>Soon after the Genesis Block, Nakamoto sent 10 BTC to Hal Finney in the first peer-to-peer Bitcoin transaction on January 12, 2009.</p> 
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">15 years ago today, the first P2P transaction occurred when Satoshi Nakamoto transferred 10 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> to computer scientist Hal Finney.</p> 
 <p>This historic transaction established Hal Finney as the first-ever recipient on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> blockchain. <a href="https://t.co/PUUllFjFQa">pic.twitter.com/PUUllFjFQa</a></p> 
 <p>— CoinGecko (@coingecko) <a href="https://twitter.com/coingecko/status/1745794941387972998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></p>
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<p>Initially a basic demo of Bitcoin’s function, this transaction’s value now hits $2 million, highlighting its massive appreciation.</p> 
<h5><strong>3) First Fiat Offramp to Bitcoin</strong></h5> 
<p>On October 12, 2009, Finnish developer Martti Malmi conducted the first documented sale of Bitcoin for fiat currency, exchanging 5,050 BTC for $5.02 via PayPal.</p> 
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Found the first known bitcoin to USD transaction from my email backups. I sold 5,050 BTC for $5,02 on 2009-10-12. <a href="https://t.co/8XcBmzJljf">https://t.co/8XcBmzJljf</a></p> 
 <p>— Martti Malmi (@marttimalmi) <a href="https://twitter.com/marttimalmi/status/423455561703624704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2014</a></p>
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<p>This landmark transaction, valued at around $216 million today, signified the beginning of Bitcoin’s integration into the traditional financial system.</p> 
<h5><strong>4) 10,000 BTC Pizza Purchase</strong></h5> 
<p>Laszlo Hanyecz’s purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 BTC on May 22, 2010, has become legendary, illustrating the dramatic shift in Bitcoin’s value.</p> 
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">This Twitter Space was FIRE</p> 
 <p>We discovered that:</p> 
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> the first purchase EVER with bitcoin was buying a JPEG for 500 BTC in Feb 2010</p> 
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> it pre-dates the the famous 10,000 BTC pizza</p> 
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> satoshi himself helped facilitate the JPEG sale</p> 
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> laser-eye cult in absolute SHAMBLES <a href="https://t.co/b6ESOkbf0i">pic.twitter.com/b6ESOkbf0i</a></p> 
 <p>— Udi Wertheimer (@udiWertheimer) <a href="https://twitter.com/udiWertheimer/status/1657822781625475080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2023</a></p>
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<p>What was once a casual exchange, equivalent to $427 million today, highlights the unprecedented growth of Bitcoin and is celebrated annually as Bitcoin Pizza Day.</p> 
<h5><strong>5) Mt. Gox’s Whale Move</strong></h5> 
<p>In a display of Bitcoin’s scalability and the influence of major players, Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles transferred 442,000 BTC in June 2011.</p> 
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<p>This transaction, valued at $18.8 billion today, was the largest of its time and underscored the substantial holdings and transactions possible within the Bitcoin network.</p> 
<h5><strong>6) Monster Transaction Fee</strong></h5> 
<p>A cautionary tale within the Bitcoin community involves a user who, in a transaction blunder, paid a 30 BTC fee for a 98 BTC transaction.</p> 
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<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek4real_/status/1752804350915694964" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a></strong></h6> 
<p>Although a portion of this exorbitant fee was refunded by the mining pool, this incident, now valued at $1 million, highlights the importance of transaction accuracy in the Bitcoin ecosystem.</p> 
<h5><strong>7) US Marshals Silk Road Auction</strong></h5> 
<p>Finally, the auction of 30,000 BTC seized from the Silk Road by the US Marshals in 2014 and purchased by venture capitalist Tim Draper showcased Bitcoin’s entanglement with legal and regulatory frameworks.</p> 
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fun <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fact?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fact</a> </p> 
 <p>On this day 8 years ago, Venture Capitalist Tim Draper paid $18.7 million at the Silk Road auction held by US Marshals for 30,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> that are now worth over $576,000,000. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4b0.png" alt="💰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4b0.png" alt="💰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p> 
 <p>Patience prevails <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EDDAVerse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EDDAVerse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsTokenizeTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsTokenizeTheWorld</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFTs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFTs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFTCommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFTCommunity</a> <a href="https://t.co/NMT5BxLodR">pic.twitter.com/NMT5BxLodR</a></p> 
 <p>— EDDAVerse (@EddaverseCO) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddaverseCO/status/1543571699148406784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2022</a></p>
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<p>Draper’s investment, valued at $1.2 billion today, underscores the lucrative potential of Bitcoin. Also, its integration into broader economic and legal landscapes.</p> 
<p>To sum up, these transactions not only reflect Bitcoin’s journey from a conceptual experiment to a major financial asset. But, also underscore its profound impact on the digital and financial worlds.</p> 
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