👨‍💻 Launch of Bitcoin v0.5.0 Bitcoin-Qt version 0.5.0, released on November 21, 2011, introduced a major graphical overhaul using the Qt user interface toolkit, along with several GUI, RPC, and general improvements like faster initial block downloads. Crucially, this release included a major security fix (CVE-2011-4447) that corrected a flaw in the wallet encryption feature. image https://bitcoin-calendar.org/en/events/2011-11-21/launch-of-bitcoin-v05
📚 Bitcoin Wiki Page Dedicated to Privacy On November 20, 2014, a page dedicated to privacy appeared on the Bitcoin wiki. image https://bitcoin-calendar.org/en/events/2014-11-20/bitcoin-wiki-page-dedicated-to-privacy
📚 Dear Crypto and Fiat Bros On November 19, 2022, Gigi publishes the article "Dear Crypto and Fiat Bros". image https://bitcoin-calendar.org/en/events/2022-11-19/dear-crypto-and-fiat-bros
🥇 First Gold ETF The first gold ETF was launched on November 18, 2004. image https://bitcoin-calendar.org/en/events/2004-11-18/first-gold-etf
The second issue of the weekly "This Week in Bitcoin History" digest is here. You'll find updated Bitcoin network metrics historical comparison table, now featuring current and historical data for price, hashrate, nodes count, and LN capacity. h/t @mempool & Bitnodes Every issue also provides a bird's eye view of upcoming Bitcoin historical milestones and holidays. Plus, the Timeless Reads section helps you discover fundamental articles that will deepen your understanding of Bitcoin. Let me know what you think and please share your ideas below. View Article →
🛑 S2X Launch Failed On November 17, 2017, a group of miners decided to attempt to enforce the SegWit2X fork, continuing to mine despite the project's leaders' refusal. Unsurprisingly, a serious bug was found in the poorly developed and rushed code, and the S2X chain never produced a single block. image https://bitcoin-calendar.org/en/events/2017-11-17/s2x-launch-failed