Hal Finney

Hal Finney was a renowned cryptographer and programmer who was one of the early pioneers of Bitcoin. He was the recipient of the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Finney, who passed away in 2014 due to ALS, was known for his privacy and security-focused approach to technology. He was also a vocal advocate for freedom of speech and digital freedoms. Finney's contributions to the development of Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency community have led to his legacy being honored and celebrated to this day.