October 31, 2008
The Bitcoin Whitepaper is published
Satoshi Nakamoto emails a cryptography mailing list and releases
“Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.”
This 9-page document outlines the core principles of a decentralized, trustless monetary network.
January 3, 2009
The Genesis Block is mined
Satoshi mines Block 0 — also known as the Genesis Block — launching the Bitcoin blockchain.
Embedded in the block is the now-famous message:
“The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.”
A timestamped critique of fiat bailouts and the traditional financial system.
January 12, 2009
The first Bitcoin transaction takes place
Satoshi sends 10 BTC to Hal Finney, a renowned cryptographer and early Bitcoin developer.
This marks the first ever recorded peer-to-peer transfer on the Bitcoin network — a digital handshake that started a movement.
The Bitcoin Whitepaper
DON’T TRUST, VERIFY. Step into the origins of a financial awakening. This collection pays tribute to the document that reshaped monetary history — the Bitcoin Whitepaper. More than text, it is the blueprint of a new paradigm: one rooted in sovereignty, transparency, and innovation.
Through thoughtful design, we honor the vision of Satoshi Nakamoto, inviting you to wear not just clothing, but conviction. Every piece reflects the principles that define true value — independence, accountability, and freedom.
This isn’t about currency.
It’s about clarity.
And a world where trust is earned, not assumed.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
Read the original whitepaper that launched the Bitcoin movement.
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