Bitcoin Mined in 2010 Moves On-Chain After 16 Years of Inactivity
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A batch of Bitcoin that was mined in 2010, when the cost to produce it was negligible, has moved on the blockchain after sitting dormant for approximately 16 years. The coins are now reportedly worth around $8.5 million at current market prices.
WHY IT MATTERS
Bitcoin is a digital currency that runs on a public ledger called a blockchain, where every transaction is visible to anyone. When Bitcoin was first created in 2009 and in the years shortly after, almost anyone with a regular computer could 'mine' new coins — meaning they could use their computer to help run the network and earn Bitcoin as a reward. Back then, Bitcoin was worth almost nothing. Think of it like finding a box of old baseball cards in your attic that you collected for free as a kid, only to discover they are now worth millions. When coins from this early era suddenly move after years of sitting untouched, it draws attention from the crypto community because it is a reminder of how dramatically Bitcoin's value has changed over time. However, moving coins does not necessarily mean the owner plans to sell them.
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- coindesk.com
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