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* '''December 23rd''' - '''Decentralization Day:''' Commemorates the signing of the US Federal Reserve Act in 1913, contrasting centralized banking with Bitcoin's core principle. Users celebrate by strengthening the network's decentralization, often by '''[[Installing your own Bitcoin node|running a node]]'''. | * '''December 23rd''' - '''Decentralization Day:''' Commemorates the signing of the US Federal Reserve Act in 1913, contrasting centralized banking with Bitcoin's core principle. Users celebrate by strengthening the network's decentralization, often by '''[[Installing your own Bitcoin node|running a node]]'''. | ||
| − | * '''The Halving''' - '''Halving Day:''' Occurring approximately every four years (every 210,000 blocks), this event reduces the block reward for miners by half. Halving Day celebrates the programmed scarcity of Bitcoin and the crucial role of '''Bitcoin miners''' in securing the network. | + | * '''The Halving''' - '''Halving Day:''' Occurring approximately every four years (every 210,000 blocks), this event reduces the block reward for miners by half. Halving Day celebrates the programmed scarcity of Bitcoin and the crucial role of '''Bitcoin miners''' in securing the network. Past halving dates include: |
| + | ** November 28, 2012 (Block 210,000: 50 → 25 BTC reward) | ||
| + | ** July 9, 2016 (Block 420,000: 25 → 12.5 BTC reward) | ||
| + | ** May 11, 2020 (Block 630,000: 12.5 → 6.25 BTC reward) | ||
| + | ** April 20, 2024 (Block 840,000: 6.25 → 3.125 BTC reward) | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 18 April 2025
This page highlights significant dates and events in the Bitcoin ecosystem, often observed by the community.
- January 3rd - Proof of Keys Day: On this day, Bitcoiners are encouraged to practice and celebrate self-custody by withdrawing their bitcoin from third-party services, reinforcing Bitcoin as a sovereign store of value.
- April 5th - Satoshi's Birthday: This date is recognized by some as Satoshi Nakamoto's listed birthday. Bitcoiners may honor Satoshi's creation by contributing to Free and Open Source Software projects, including Bitcoin and Bisq.
- May 22nd - Bitcoin Pizza Day: Commemorates the first documented real-world purchase using Bitcoin (for two pizzas in 2010). On this day, users celebrate Bitcoin as a medium of exchange by making purchases with BTC.
- August 15th - Nixon Shock Day: Marks the anniversary of the US decoupling the dollar from gold in 1971, highlighting the nature of fiat currency. This day serves to celebrate Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million units, emphasizing its role as a potential unit of account.
- October 31st - White Paper Day: Celebrates the publication date of the Bitcoin White Paper in 2008. It's a day to appreciate the foundational concepts and share knowledge about Bitcoin's design.
- December 23rd - Decentralization Day: Commemorates the signing of the US Federal Reserve Act in 1913, contrasting centralized banking with Bitcoin's core principle. Users celebrate by strengthening the network's decentralization, often by running a node.
- The Halving - Halving Day: Occurring approximately every four years (every 210,000 blocks), this event reduces the block reward for miners by half. Halving Day celebrates the programmed scarcity of Bitcoin and the crucial role of Bitcoin miners in securing the network. Past halving dates include:
- November 28, 2012 (Block 210,000: 50 → 25 BTC reward)
- July 9, 2016 (Block 420,000: 25 → 12.5 BTC reward)
- May 11, 2020 (Block 630,000: 12.5 → 6.25 BTC reward)
- April 20, 2024 (Block 840,000: 6.25 → 3.125 BTC reward)
