He humorously posted on Twitter suggesting that the mysterious Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto overlooked a significant opportunity by not choosing April 20 as the halving day. April 20, known as both the weed day and more recently as Dogecoin Day, holds cultural significance, despite the fact that the famous meme-based cryptocurrency was not launched in April.
In this light-hearted tweet, Pompliano hinted that Satoshi Nakamoto could have further embedded their creation into mainstream consciousness. While Bitcoin was designed as a counter to traditional banking and fiat currency, the symbolism of weed as a representation of anti-establishment sentiments has persisted for years. Moreover, the legalization of marijuana in numerous countries adds another layer to this cultural phenomenon.
Users on Twitter pointed out that in certain countries, the halving did not occur on April 19 as expected but rather on April 20. Speculation arose that since Satoshi Nakamoto was reportedly located in Europe, the significance of 4⁄20 might have been a deliberate consideration.
Various cryptocurrency platforms, including the popular meme coin Floki, joined in to extend well-wishes to their respective communities on Dogecoin Day.
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