Bitcoin Turns 15: Satoshi’s Speech That Changed Everything (Or Nearly)

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Precisely fifteen years ago, the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, presumably a cryptic genius or a maniac with an algorithm, delivered a prophecy about Bitcoin that still makes some heads spin-or droop. It was a time when $0.07 was a fortune, and the crypto world was little more than a twinkle in someone’s digital eye.

Crypto analyst X account Crypto Rand, in an act of impeccable timing, reminded the world of this ancient oracle’s forecast-because what better way to celebrate underwhelming milestones than by sounding notably prescient? 🌍

In his infinite wisdom, Satoshi foresaw the rise of electronic trading temples

On that day-August 7, 2010-Satoshi painted a picture of future trading halls filled with pixels rather than fur-lined carpets, confidently asserting that these virtual marketplaces’ utility would dwarf their energy bills. In his words, “Therefore, not having Bitcoin would be the net waste,” which sounds quite the moral rallying cry in a world obsessed with ecological guilt and digital gold rushes.

#SatoshiNakamoto on #Bitcoin exactly 15 years ago today! $BTC was a mere 7 cents 👀 – Crypto Rand (@crypto_rand) August 7, 2025

Fast forward past the environmental kerfuffle-where critics, Greenpeace, and even fancy tech billionaires pointed fingers at miners-Bitcoin’s electricity appetite became a sort of worldwide scandal. Elon Musk, that capricious tech overlord, even pulled the plug on Tesla’s BTC payment option, citing environmental concerns, probably after a coffee-fueled email debate.

The Great Satoshi Statue Saga: A Tale of Villainy, Valentina, and Lake Ceresio

Meanwhile, in the realm of heroism and vandalism, the Bitcoin community rallied to save their icon-an actual statue of Satoshi. When vandals in Switzerland decided to give the statue a haircut and a swim in Lake Ceresio, the Bitcoiners, ever the vigilant protectors of their digital god, petitioned to get it back-preferably unscathed and decidedly less floaty.

Valentina Picozzi, the brave sculptor responsible, has promised to restore this monument of cryptic genius herself, provided they keep it safe this time. The only thing missing now is a waterproof plaque and a responsible leash for the saints of Satoshi.

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2025-08-07 14:29