đ Fun Facts About Bitcoin You Didnât Know! đ #BTC
Here are some quirky and fascinating tidbits about Bitcoinâs wild ride in the crypto world:
1. **Pizza for Millions?** đ
In 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa Johnâs pizzasâworth about $1 billion today! Itâs celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day (May 22) and was the first real-world BTC transaction.
2. **Satoshiâs Mystery** đľď¸ââď¸
Bitcoinâs creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is still anonymous. They vanished in 2011 after launching Bitcoin. Estimates suggest Satoshi holds ~1 million BTC, making them a crypto billionaireâif theyâre still out there!
3. **Lost Fortunes** đ¸
About 20% of all Bitcoin (roughly 3-4 million BTC) is lost forever due to forgotten wallets, broken hard drives, or user errors. Imagine misplacing a $2 billion USB stick!
4. **Bitcoinâs Energy Hunger** âĄď¸
Bitcoin mining uses more electricity annually than some countries, like Argentina! But, over 50% of mining now runs on renewable energy, making it greener than you might think.
5. **The FBIâs Big Stash** đŚ
The U.S. government holds one of the largest Bitcoin wallets, with over 200,000 BTC seized from darknet markets like Silk Road. Thatâs worth billions at todayâs prices!
6. **A Bug That Created Billions** đ
In 2010, a coding glitch created 184 billion BTC in a single transactionâway over the 21 million cap. The bug was fixed within hours, and the blockchain was rolled back. Phew!
7. **Bitcoin in Space** đ°ď¸
In 2016, Bitcoin transactions were broadcast via satellite, making it accessible in remote areas without internet. Talk about crypto going intergalactic!$BTC
