Revealed: The Blockchain Transaction That Could Topple a Dictatorship!

• Image invoking “Abajo Cadenas” from Venezuela’s anthem added to Bitcoin blockchain, transaction number 73,621,145 on July 31, 2024.
• Features protester dismantling statue of Hugo Chávez, symbolizing call for freedom amidst Venezuela’s political tensions.

This week, an image invoking the phrase “Abajo Cadenas” from Venezuela’s national anthem was permanently added to the Bitcoin blockchain. The entry, recorded under transaction number 73,621,145 on July 31, 2024, captures a moment from Venezuela’s recent political tensions following its presidential elections.

The image included in the blockchain features a protester dismantling a statue of the late president Hugo Chávez, symbolizing a call for freedom amidst political upheaval. It was registered in block 854,825 as a PNG file of 73.868 KB and cost 149,912 satoshis, approximately $100 USD, to inscribe.

The individual responsible for this action, identified on X as Cyberpunk (@Bitcoinsearch), stated that the intent behind this inscription was to document what he perceives as the decline of Venezuela’s dictatorial regime. He expressed a view that this image represents the fall of ‘idols’ and the aspiration for a ‘free Venezuela.’

“Thank you for such an excellent platform to show that the Ordinals are more than just images, they are a way of fighting for the freedom of the people. Long live free Venezuela!” he insisted.

This transaction has garnered attention on the Ord.io platform, where users have commented on its significance. One user described it as echoing “sounds of freedom” while others expressed support for Venezuelan liberty and criticized the current president, Nicolás Maduro, for alleged electoral fraud.

Inscriptions aren't just JPEGS, they're also an uncensorable voice.

This is inscription 73,620,792 depicting Venezuela right now.

This will forever be on Bitcoin.https://t.co/vtuAGLxUUV pic.twitter.com/ydssyB9Azb

— Zero (@0xZerone) July 31, 2024

And a few hours ago, he uploaded a new image with the exclamation “GLORY TO THE BRAVE PEOPLE”

I just uploaded the truth of what is happening in #Venezuela on the Bitcoin blockchain, immortalized forever, down with genocidal dictatorship, GLORIA AL BRAVO PUEBLO https://t.co/wvBAfl59uR pic.twitter.com/LXSMHEsKEr

— Cyberpunk ◉ (@Bitcoinsearch) July 31, 2024

In Crypto News flash we have covered in its entirety, all the processes between Venezuela and Bitcoin, this instance underscores the use of blockchain technology not merely for financial transactions but as a medium for political commentary and the digital preservation of events, offering a permanent and immutable record that stands as a testament to the political sentiments of its contributors.