Hal Finney’s Legacy Honoured with 5th Annual “Running Bitcoin Challenge”

Crypto fans around the world are celebrating the legacy of Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney as the community marks the 17th anniversary of his iconic “Running bitcoin” tweet — and launches the fifth annual Running Bitcoin Challenge in his honour. The challenge was announced by Finney’s widow on her X (formerly Twitter) account, commemorating the moment he posted the first tweet mentioning Bitcoin and helping bring the revolutionary network to life.

What’s the Running Bitcoin Challenge?

The event — inspired by Finney’s legendary tweet “Running bitcoin” — invites participants worldwide to run, walk or log distance in memory of Finney’s contributions to Bitcoin and cryptography.

The fifth edition of the challenge is being launched alongside the anniversary, encouraging community engagement and often supporting causes related to ALS research, the disease that claimed Finney’s life.

Hal Finney was the recipient of the first Bitcoin transaction ever sent by Satoshi Nakamoto, and his foundational work and early testing were crucial in bringing Bitcoin from concept to reality.

Why This Matters:

Finney’s contributions helped shape the earliest days of Bitcoin, and “Running bitcoin” remains one of the most celebrated phrases in crypto lore. The annual Running Bitcoin Challenge not only keeps his memory alive, but also unites the global community to reflect on the roots of decentralized money and its continued evolution.

Hal’s spirit lives on not just in code and history — but in community tradition and collective memory.