https://bitcoin.kitchen/en/tags/blockchain-history/Recent content in Blockchain History on Bitcoin Kitchen 🍳HugoenSun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bitcoin.kitchen/en/blog/did-you-know-bitcoins-first-block-had-a-reward-of-50-btc/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bitcoin.kitchen/en/blog/did-you-know-bitcoins-first-block-had-a-reward-of-50-btc/Bitcoin’s inception marked a new era in digital currency, and its very first block, known as the Genesis Block, holds a special place in crypto history. Many newcomers to Bitcoin might not realize that this initial block carried a block reward of 50 BTC, setting the stage for the mining incentives that drive the network today. Understanding this fundamental aspect helps grasp how Bitcoin’s decentralized system began rewarding miners and securing the blockchain from day one.