<ul><li>Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, turns 50, marking 16 years since mining Bitcoin's Genesis Block in 2009.</li><li>Bitcoin’s first transaction occurred in 2009 when it was worth less than a dollar; today, it trades at $83,411 after peaking at $109,000.</li><li>Nakamoto's choice of April 5, 1975, as his birthdate is believed to reflect his intent for Bitcoin to serve as a decentralized alternative to traditional fiat currencies, free from governmental control.</li><li>Nakamoto is believed to hold 1.096 million Bitcoins, currently valued at $91.71 billion, and these holdings have remained untouched since 2010, sparking speculation about Nakamoto's fate and identity.</li></ul>

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