According to Clark Moody’s Bitcoin dashboard, this significant transaction was recorded in block 842,241 at 9:34 pm UTC on May 5, 20241.

 The Bitcoin network has achieved a remarkable milestone by processing its one billionth transaction since its inception 15 years ago . According to Clark Moody’s Bitcoin dashboard , this significant transaction was recorded in block 842,241 at 9:34 pm UTC on May 5, 2024 . 

This achievement demonstrates Bitcoin's resilience and its capacity to efficiently facilitate transactions at scale. Over its 5,603-day lifespan , Bitcoin has handled an average rate of 178,475 transactions per day , securely managing significant volume without relying on centralized intermediaries. Early critics who doubted Bitcoin's adoption have been proven wrong, as the network now handles daily transaction volumes comparable to major payment giants. Additionally, Bitcoin recently reached an all-time high above $73,000 in March 2024, fueled by excitement around the latest halving event and new protocols like Ordinals and Runes . 

By reliably facilitating 1 billion transactions in just 15 years, Bitcoin has come a long way from its experimental beginnings. What was once dismissed as a playground for enthusiasts has evolved into a trillion-dollar asset class  that institutions cannot ignore. The network's ability to handle transactions efficiently and securely continues to drive its adoption, and it appears poised to reach the next billion transactions even faster. ??

All of these are not financial advice and there are always risks involved. 

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