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No Premine, No Privilege: What Sets Bitcoin Apart from Every Other Coin

⚖️ Discover the truth behind Bitcoin’s launch with no insider deals. Explore its fair start, open mining process, and Satoshi’s radical commitment to transparency.

May 06, 2025

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One common question about Bitcoin’s origins is: Did it have a premine?

In crypto, a premine means coins were allocated before launch. But Bitcoin’s creation was different. No insider allocations, just a public, fair launch reflecting Satoshi’s commitment to decentralization and fairness.

The Genesis of Bitcoin: A Brief Overview

Bitcoin was introduced in October 2008 by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, who published the whitepaper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” It outlined a decentralized digital currency free from banks and governments.

On January 3, 2009, Satoshi mined the first block, known as the Genesis Block, marking Bitcoin’s birth. Embedded in it was a powerful message: “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.”

A nod to the 2008 financial crisis, the message underscored Bitcoin’s mission: a sound money alternative to a broken banking system.

A Truly Fair Launch

A key feature of Bitcoin’s launch is its lack of a premine. Satoshi Nakamoto didn’t allocate any coins to themselves or others before the network went live. This contrasts sharply with many later projects that rewarded insiders upfront.

The Genesis Block did reward 50 BTC, but due to how it was coded, those coins are unspendable. So while Satoshi mined the first block, they received no special advantage or exclusive allocation.

Want to learn more about how Satoshi built fairness into Bitcoin from day one? Read the full post here to find out more.

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