Brave souls enjoy the world first—step into the Bitcoin corridor with OKX Web3
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Brave souls enjoy the world first—step into the Bitcoin corridor with OKX Web3
During the 2024 Bitcoin Pizza Day, OKX Web3 uniquely created a "Bitcoin Time Museum" on the streets of Taipei, attracting tens of thousands of passersby to travel through time and revisit the history of Bitcoin's development.
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On May 22, 2010, crypto pioneer Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas with 10,000 BTC. This was not only the first real-world transaction using cryptocurrency but also the first time Bitcoin demonstrated its monetary properties. Now, fourteen years later, the cryptocurrency industry is maturing steadily.
To honor early crypto pioneers like Laszlo Hanyecz and to spread their spirit of courage, exploration, and innovation across the globe, OKX Web3—the long-term builder in the crypto industry—created a unique "Bitcoin Time Museum" on the streets of Taipei during the 2024 Bitcoin Pizza Festival. The event attracted tens of thousands of passersby who joined in the celebration, traveling back through time to revisit Bitcoin’s history.
During the event, over a thousand people visited the Time Museum to take photos, celebrate together, and participate in fun games to win exclusive OKX Web3 merchandise such as custom pizzas, beer, and other giveaways. Additionally, notable figures including Professor Shih-Wei Liao from National Taiwan University's Department of Computer Science, renowned Taipei-based crypto KOL Saint Stone, tech influencer Tingting Li, and Zi-Jun, founder of DA Studio, all came to the site to check in and leave their mark.
Of particular note, OKX Web3 also launched a "Pizza Day Street Challenge," taking to the streets on Pizza Day with a seemingly "ordinary" card to surprise those bold enough to try something new. This initiative aimed to honor transformative figures in the crypto industry like Laszlo Hanyecz and other pioneering trailblazers, spreading the crypto ethos that the brave enjoy the world first.
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Looking back at Bitcoin’s development history, we cannot help but marvel at the power of creation and innovation.
In November 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper on a cryptography mailing list, introducing Bitcoin—an electronic cash system—for the first time. Then, on January 3, 2009, Satoshi successfully mined Bitcoin’s first block—the Genesis Block—on a small server in Helsinki, Finland, receiving the first mining reward of 50 bitcoins.
As time passed, Bitcoin gradually attracted more attention. On January 23, 2010, BitcoinTalk forum user Sabunir posted an interesting topic: "Beginner's test—Would anyone like to buy an image for $1?" He asked if anyone would pay one dollar in bitcoin for a 1280x960 desktop wallpaper and provided his wallet address. Just one month later, 50 bitcoins were sent to his address—marking the first public real-world Bitcoin transaction.
Later that year, on May 22, another milestone occurred in Bitcoin’s history. Crypto pioneer Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas with 10,000 bitcoins—the first public transaction using Bitcoin to purchase physical goods. This event not only proved Bitcoin’s practicality in everyday life but also gave rise to the annual Pizza Day celebration in the industry.
Over time, Bitcoin’s influence continued to grow. On January 14, 2012, Bitcoin made its first appearance in the American TV series "The Good Wife," significantly increasing its public visibility. Thereafter, Bitcoin’s price climbed steadily. In March 2017, one Bitcoin surpassed the price of one ounce of gold for the first time. On November 28 of the same year, Bitcoin’s trading price broke through the $10,000 threshold for the first time.
On May 12, 2020, the 630,000th block was mined, reducing Bitcoin’s block reward from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC—marking the third halving in Bitcoin’s history. This event signified increased mining difficulty and reduced rewards, while simultaneously enhancing the security and stability of the Bitcoin network.
In recent years, Bitcoin’s global acceptance has continued to rise. Particularly this year, on January 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin ETFs for the first time, marking Bitcoin’s official entry into mainstream financial markets and signaling a structural transformation for the crypto market centered around Bitcoin.
As an early builder in the industry, OKX Web3 continues to honor industry pioneers while actively advancing Bitcoin ecosystem development.
To date, the OKX Web3 wallet has launched markets for Ordinals, Atomicals, and Runes, helping users experience the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem instantly, offering a one-stop gateway for exploring the entire Bitcoin ecosystem. Furthermore, as the Bitcoin ecosystem evolves, the OKX Web3 team has been building across multiple fronts—including wallet tools, browsers, trading markets, protocol standards, cross-chain bridges, and Bitcoin Layer2 solutions. Moving forward, OKX Web3 will uphold its innovative spirit and journey alongside the crypto industry into a new era.
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