Remembering Hal Finney: Bitcoin Pioneer and Legendary Cypherpunk

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Eleven years ago, Hal Finney, a legendary cypherpunk and the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction, passed away on August 28, 2014. He was a key figure in developing Bitcoin and advancing cryptography. Despite battling ALS for years, Finney remained a hopeful visionary for digital privacy and blockchain technology. His pioneering contributions continue to inspire the crypto community and shape the future of decentralized finance.