Lessons from Bitcoin Whitepaper Day

Show Notes

On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto quietly shared the Bitcoin whitepaper in a mailing list that drew just two replies. Seventeen years later, that quiet post has reshaped global finance. In this clip, PBJ reflects on the humble origins of Bitcoin, the ethos of “substance over hype,” and why Whitepaper Day still matters for builders, investors, and anyone who believes in open systems. Timestamps 0:00 – The whitepaper’s quiet debut 02:26 – Substance over hype 03:52 – The Martin Luther/Reformation parallel 09:23 – Preserving mystery 🎧 From the PBJ podcast recorded at 📍Presidio Bitcoin 🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/aVWpAjRIIEM 🌐 Learn more: https://www.presidiobitcoin.org/