# A Tribute to Bitcoin

In blockchain history, Bitcoin stands as the most iconic beginning. Through mechanisms like **fair issuance, fixed total supply, proof-of-work mining, and cyclical halving**, Bitcoin established a unique and coherent monetary system.

Bitcoin is more than a digital asset — it is a groundbreaking financial experiment. It replaced traditional trust relationships with mathematics and code, proving that a decentralized network can support a large-scale, long-running economic system.

#### Lessons from Bitcoin

* **Fairness**: No pre-mining, open to all participants.
* **Scarcity**: Fixed supply and predictable issuance, creating long-term value expectations.
* **Transparency**: Rules embedded in code, public and immutable.
* **Narrative Power**: The “halving” event became a cultural milestone, driving community consensus and market interest.
