April 20th is a significant date for both marijuana enthusiasts and Bitcoin investors. It is celebrated by the former as a day to indulge in weed and for the latter, it signifies the historic “Bitcoin halving” which occurs once every four years.
Bitcoin enthusiasts across Australia shared how they plan on celebrating the day. Santo, a Bitcoin club owner in Melbourne, plans to celebrate by going camping over the weekend and discuss Bitcoin under the stars. They plan to watch the block cross from 839,999 to 840,000 – 840,001 to witness the subsidy drop using their satellite internet.
Steven from Sydney has a different perspective. He views Bitcoin halving parties as unnecessary as he believes it essentially signals to the world that he owns a valuable asset. He compared such parties to others boasting about their bank account balance or the gold they own, deeming it “dumb”. Hence, he plans on treating it as a normal day.
Darren from Brisbane, a long-time cryptocurrency enthusiast, is planning a Bitcoin halving party at Fortitude Valley, dubbing it as the “Queensland’s Biggest Halving Event”. The event will include a prize draw, sponsors delivering short speeches, and a subsequent party with only about thirty minutes of ‘activities’.
Shaun, from Melbourne, is merging his birthday celebrations with a Bitcoin halving party at the Third Wave Cafe at Albert Park. He also plans on conducting celebrations and giveaways for his NFT community as part of a group celebration.
Ethan, a Bitcoin investor from Sydney, started his celebrations early in Santorini, Greece along with other Bitcoin enthusiasts. He views Bitcoin as more than a digital currency, describing it as a blend of ideology, philosophy, and economy. For him, 4/20 represents a day to celebrate and reflect on personal and professional achievements since the last halving.
These responses show that while some Bitcoin investors see the halving as a significant event to celebrate, others prefer to treat it as a day like any other. No matter the perspective, 4/20 prompts both reflection and celebration within the Bitcoin community, embodying not just a crucial currency event, but also marking personal milestones.
