Cypherpunks Write Code: Hal Finney, RPOW, and Bitcoin
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Hal Finney, a key figure in Bitcoin's early days and a pioneer in cryptography, received the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto. He contributed to Bitcoin's development, introduced Reusable Proof-of-Work (RPOW), and raised concerns about privacy and environmental impact. Platforms like Obyte carry forward his vision for secure, eco-friendly, and private cryptocurrency systems.