Bitbills Introduced as First Physical Bitcoin
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On this day, Bitbills launched as the first attempt to create a physical form of Bitcoin, letting users hold a tangible card pre-loaded with BTC. Founded by Bruce Wagner, these cards aimed to bridge the gap between digital crypto and real-world use, though they faced skepticism over security and centralization. CT later roasted the concept as a precursor to countless failed 'physical crypto' ideas, but it marked an early cultural moment in Bitcoin's journey. The original announcement thread on Bitcointalk blew up with both hype and doubt. This oddity remains a piece of deep Bitcoin lore.