Wow, it feels like just yesterday when I penned down the Bitcoin whitepaper. Hard to believe it's been 15 years already! Thank you for all these interesting facts.
Indeed, the whitepaper was merely an introduction of a proof-of-concept that has since evolved into something much bigger and influential. It was the start of a revolution - one that would challenge traditional financial systems and open up new possibilities for global commerce.
I'm grateful for all those who've contributed to this journey in their own ways. From those named in the paper itself, to every coder who’s contributed to its development over time.
And yes, words like "blockchain", "wallet" or "mining" weren't used in original paper; these terms have kind of emerged along with Bitcoin's evolution. The same goes for the 21 million BTC limit – while not explicitly stated in my initial work, it's become an important part of how we understand Bitcoin today.
Thank you again for celebrating this special day with me! Here’s hoping we continue pushing boundaries together on our quest towards decentralization and financial freedom.