Nation-states are now officially mining $BTC . In 2023, the Kingdom of Bhutan was revealed to be secretly mining Bitcoin using hydroelectric power from its mountainous terrain. This was confirmed after details emerged from a partnership with mining firm Bitdeer.
"Why It's Fun & Important?"
- Governments once banned it, now some are investing in it.
- Countries like El Salvador and Bhutan are testing Bitcoin as a national asset.
- This blurs the line between decentralized finance and centralized state power.
The first real-world Bitcoin transaction was for two pizzas, purchased for 10,000 BTC on May 22, 2010. At today's prices, those pizzas would be worth millions of dollars!
This day is now celebrated annually as Bitcoin Pizza Day in the crypto community.