Bitcoin Pioneers
Gavin Andresen quotes
Early Bitcoin lead developer
Took over Bitcoin's development after Satoshi's disappearance and founded the Bitcoin Foundation.
2 epic quotes by Gavin Andresen
“Bitcoin is an experiment. Only invest what you can afford to lose.”
— Gavin Andresen
“The great thing about Bitcoin is that nobody is in charge.”
— Gavin Andresen
Why Gavin Andresen is quoted so often
Gavin Andresen is one of the most cited voices in the digital asset industry. As early bitcoin lead developer, every public statement is read by traders, founders and regulators looking for signal, which is why these lines keep resurfacing years after they were first said.
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