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🎲 Poker in the first version of Bitcoin? Yes, it's true.
When Satoshi Nakamoto released Bitcoin v0.1 in 2009, the source code unexpectedly included... a poker client. Why?
🧠 Community versions: — A demonstration of Bitcoin's capabilities as a #P2P -platform — Testing network functions through play — An Easter egg from Satoshi or a setup for the future
📁 What's in the code?
The source code is available at #GitHub and in the archive of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute. There you can find: — IRC module for communication — Core protocol — Templates for peer-to-peer poker
💬 Quote from the discussion:
“#Bitcoin is not just money. It is infrastructure for decentralized interactions.”
🎯 Conclusion: Satoshi thought broader than just digital currency. He laid the foundation for a world where money, games, and communications are parts of one ecosystem.
🔗 Source code: If you wish, you can find