The Genesis Block as a Symbolic and Architectural Act

The first Bitcoin block, known as the Genesis block, was mined on January 3, 2009, by Satoshi Nakamoto. It is not simply a technical unit that initiates the chain. It is a foundational statement, an architectural structure, and a codified manifesto. Its content, form, and limitations were designed to embody a technical, political, and philosophical message.

This block marks the practical start of the Bitcoin network, influenced by the 2008 crisis, although underlying ideas were developed previously.