On January 3, 2009, a moment that would change the financial world quietly took place. On that day, the Bitcoin genesis block was mined. What many people don't know is that Satoshi Nakamoto left a hidden message in this block—a quote from the headline of The Times at the time, about banks being in deep trouble. This was no random act; it was a profound response to the entire old financial system.

Interestingly, the creator has remained anonymous behind the scenes, and their true identity remains a mystery to this day. But the revolution they initiated has not come to a halt. From 2009 to now, the Bitcoin network has been running stably for a full 17 years, evolving from an initial radical idea into a global asset with a market capitalization of trillions of dollars.

Looking back, the birth of Bitcoin was certainly more than just a technological breakthrough. It represents a whole new way of thinking—about financial sovereignty, trust mechanisms, and the possibility of removing intermediaries. This wave of decentralization has swept across the globe, profoundly impacting the subsequent blockchain ecosystem.

Today, we commemorate the contributions of such a visionary. Through code and design, he has depicted an alternative possibility for us.