Grad. from Caltech in '76. Married 35 amazing years to Hal Finney, who lived with ALS from 2009 - 2014. I vow to spend the rest of my life making him proud.
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Hal would be honored to be the first recipient of this award. And he would be humbled to have it be in his name.
Today HRF launches the Finney Freedom Prize to honor Hal Finney, a champion of privacy, open-source software, and electronic cash
The 1 BTC award celebrates those who do the most for Bitcoin and freedom each halving era
Let it inspire many more Hals✌️
finneyprize.org
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When I was approached in 2023 to interview for a documentary #findingsatoshi I refused.
In 2025 I saw an early version. I was touched, impressed, and agreed to be added to the end.
Out now findingsatoshi.com/
Proud and grateful for all that contributed to #Bitcoin
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Fran Finney retweeted
A clip went viral this week of a professor declaring that Bitcoin is a CIA surveillance tool and demanded to know "where are the servers?"
We’re 17 years in and the basic facts of what Bitcoin actually is still get lost. Which is one of the reasons why I found the @findingsatoshi_ documentary worth watching.
It's not what I initially expected. It's less about putting a name on Satoshi and more about tracing where Bitcoin came from: the ideas, the people, the years of cryptographic work that made it possible.
For the record, I don't think we need to unmask Satoshi. There's something beautiful about a creator who walked away and let the protocol speak for itself.
And this also isn't like the @nytimes piece that recently dropped falsely naming @adam3us…that was based on circumstantial writing analysis, no cryptographic proof, plus Back has denied these claims for years. NYT got it wrong.
What really got me were the moments with @franfinney. Hearing her talk about Hal - who he was, what he believed, how he helped change the world - hit me hard. Their love was an inspiration.
Behind all the code and the debates and the price charts, there are real people who poured their hearts into building something that could set the rest of us free.
Fran's love for Hal comes through in every word she shares, and her strength in carrying his legacy forward move me more than I can put into words.
The film also puts to rest the lazy narrative that Bitcoin is some CIA or NSA creation. It's not. Bitcoin came from cypherpunks who spent decades fighting for privacy, sovereignty, and individual freedom. That's a story worth knowing, and one worth holding onto.
Appearances in the film include @saylor, Adam Back, @lopp and many more.
The film is launching soon, and pre-sale access is available exclusively at findingsatoshi.com/natalie - I was able to extend my followers a 20% discount with code NATALIE.
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Looking forward to this - in less than a week!
🧵1/ Bitcoin can feel complicated. This summit is here to change that.
The Women of Bitcoin Summit is a completely free online event created to make bitcoin education more accessible and easy to understand.
👉 Sign up: womenofbitcoin.io/
Continue 🧵👇🏼
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Coming March 4-5 - almost here!
We're so excited to announce the first-ever Women of Bitcoin Virtual Summit!
We've only just started announcing the incredible speaker line-up. I'm honored to be planning this event alongside Christine Marie Turner of @AbundantMines and @efenigson.
Mark your calendars for March 4th and 5th! It's free for all to attend.
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Limited edition Flash Fundraising Incentive - EXTENDED!
You now have until Saturday, January 31 to earn a copy of Bitcoin is for Everyone by @natbrunell, signed by @franfinney 📚✨
Donate $121 (USD or sats), share a photo of how you’re taking part in the Challenge, and tag us to qualify. But don’t wait - this ends with the #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @blocks, at 11:59 PM PT on Saturday, January 31!
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It's Day 12 of the #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @block, and @RunningBTC21k has started a flash fundraising challenge for a signed copy of Bitcoin Is For Everyone by @natbrunell ! Come join us in our run to cure ALS!
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Day 11 of the #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @blocks, and we're about halfway through!
Take a lap, enjoy a walk/run/hike, or make a donation in his memory. Every action fuels ALS research and keeps this mission moving forward. 💪
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Day 10 of the #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @blocks, and the global Bitcoin community continues to move in honor of @halfin - the runner, the cypherpunk, and the prolific pioneer whose legacy inspires every step.
Share your run/walk/roll pics, tag us, and keep spreading the word. Every step brings us closer to treatments and cures for ALS. Let’s keep it going. 🧡🏃♂️⚡️
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We would love to have the DACH region join the #RunningBitcoinChallenge at Runningbitcoin.us !
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Happy #RunningBitcoin Day & welcome to the 5th #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @blocks! It's been 17 years since @halfin's post that started it all & we're proud to run alongside all of you in support of @yourALSNetwork.
Join us at runningbitcoin.us!🏃
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Love you forever, @halfin Hal! I'm so proud of all you accomplished in your too short life! I will continue the fight to end the ALS that took you away all too soon!
Hi Bitcoiners – it’s Fran again.
17 years ago today, Hal Finney posted two words that changed everything: “Running bitcoin.”
Since then, thousands of bitcoiners across 50+ countries have run in his name.
The 5th #RunningBitcoinChallenge starts NOW. ⚡️🏃♂️
Are you in? 👉 runningbitcoin.us
Hal believed code could set humanity free.
He was an avid runner, until progression of his ALS made it impossible.
The 2026 Running Bitcoin Challenge runs for 21 days starting today, the anniversary of his legendary tweet. 🌍
Run or walk 21 km / 13.1 mi– every step contributes to ALS research. 📷runningbitcoin.us
This year’s challenge is backed by giants:
⚡️ @HRF – defending human freedom with Bitcoin
⚡️ @blocks – @jack’s company building on open money for the world
Hal would be grateful and proud of your support. Thank you!
We are also being supported by @strike - thank you!
I’m also proud to highlight HRF’s Finney Freedom Prize, honoring work at the intersection of Bitcoin, freedom, and privacy.
Congratulations to the 3rd halving era’s winner, Andreas M. Antonopoulos - who educated millions on Bitcoin and its potential for humanity.
Hal would be proud of your work. 🏆
I’m Fran Finney (@franfinney), Hal’s wife.
Every January, I watch this community show up – running, walking, donating, sharing.
You keep Hal’s spirit alive. That means everything. 💛
Find me on Nostr: 🔑 npub14fkfcx9j0494g8zejfdxsr9t8raxt9n8vzkz6l5w4ef0gjysh4dqcsmkgv
Where does your donation go?
✅ 80%+ goes DIRECTLY to ALS research
✅ They accept Bitcoin
Every sat, every step, every share → closer to a cure.
Sign up 👉runningbitcoin.us
Follow @RunningBTC21k or on Nostr: npub17hzf5v2l9aw29h4l9q330rkd4typnwkx80ksy6cnfuhzr33xvsaqucdscd
21 days. 21 km. 1 legend.
The 5th #RunningBitcoinChallenge is LIVE.
Run. Walk. Donate. Share.
Tag a friend who needs to join.👇
Hal ran toward the future even when his body wouldn’t let him.
Join us in honoring him – and feel free to share a picture from your run.
👉runningbitcoin.us
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Fran Finney retweeted
The 2026 #RunningBitcoinChallenge, presented by @HRF and @blocks, is open! Join honorary chair @franfinney as we run, walk, hike & roll in memory of legendary cypherpunk @halfin while fundraising for @youralsnetwork! Sign up & start fundraising TODAY at runningbitcoin.us
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3/3 Then she goes on to describe how Bitcoin has the potential to successfully fix each of these very serious problems. @natbrunell #Bitcoin
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2/3 Natalie describes with clarity and sometimes compassion, the many ways that traditional financial systems are broken - not only economically, but also in terms of human rights. @natbrunell #Bitcoin
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1/3 A touching, thought-provoking, poignant and inspiring read! Accessible and understandable for everyone, not only bitcoin enthusiasts. @natbrunell #Bitcoin
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