16 Years of Bitcoin: An Insider’s Journey from the Beginning | #BitcoinHardTalk Ep.62
In BitcoinHardTalk Episode 62, Simon Dixon takes you on a special journey through 16 years of Bitcoin history, from the release of Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper in 2008 to its position as a global financial force today.
This episode explores Bitcoin’s most pivotal moments, including:
- The origins of Bitcoin in 2008 during the financial crisis
- The first-ever Bitcoin transaction (Bitcoin Pizza Day) and WikiLeaks’ use of Bitcoin in 2011
- The collapse of Mt. Gox in 2014 and its lessons on self-custody
- The role of Bitcoin as a reserve asset for El Salvador and Simon's meeting with President Bukele
- Key adoption milestones like institutional investments from MicroStrategy, Square, and others.
Simon shares personal insights as an insider and early adopter, discussing his advocacy for Bitcoin with governments and institutions, as well as what’s next for Bitcoin as the world moves toward dedollarization, CBDCs, and economic sovereignty.
📅 Episode Title: 16 Years of Bitcoin: An Insider’s Journey from the Beginning | BitcoinHardTalk Ep.62
🔗 Watch to learn: Key milestones, the evolution of Bitcoin, and Simon’s vision for its future
👤 Hosted by: Simon Dixon, founder of Bnk To The Future and advocate for financial sovereignty
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: Celebrating 16 Years of Bitcoin
04:31 - 2009: Genesis Block and Bitcoin’s Early Days
09:16 - 2010: Bitcoin Pizza Day and First Real-World Transaction
14:46 - 2011: WikiLeaks, Bitcoin’s Price Parity with USD
20:31 - 2012: First Halving and the Road to Adoption
26:01 - 2013: Mt. Gox Dominance and Bitcoin Bond
33:21 - 2014: Mt. Gox Collapse, Bitcoin VC Fund
40:16 - 2015: Bitcoin Scaling Debates, Major Investments
48:31 - 2016: Second Halving and Security Tokens
55:11 - 2017: SegWit Activation and Bitcoin Cash Fork
1:03:21 - 2018: ICO Boom and Bitcoin Bear Market
1:12:41 - 2019: Lightning Network and Financial Resilience
1:20:01 - 2020: Institutional Adoption with MicroStrategy
1:26:31 - 2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin
1:35:11 - 2022: Regulatory Scrutiny and Market Turbulence
1:44:21 - 2023: Operation Choke Point 2.0, Taproot, Ordinals
1:53:51 - 2024: Bitcoin ETF Launches
2:00:01 - 2025 and Beyond: Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset
Disclaimer:
This episode of BitcoinHardTalk reflects Simon Dixon’s personal views and research on Bitcoin’s history and future. It’s intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
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