Last Saturday, more than 500 people gathered at the Argentine Polo Stadium to create the largest human ₿ in the world in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Bitcoin Argentina organization. The event aims to demonstrate the power of technology to mobilize people to stand up for monetary freedom, privacy and other values of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The human ₿, sitting at a whopping 40 meters high, has become the largest Bitcoin token in the world. Jimena Vallone, director of Bitcoin Argentina, expressed hope that this is the first attempt to break the record.
The event was captured by drones, documenting the size of the gathering day and night. Attendees also enjoyed activities such as the game Kahoot, with the winners earning 212,121 satoshi.
The event aims to highlight the advantages of Bitcoin as an alternative currency for Argentine citizens, especially in light of the shortcomings of traditional monetary models. Media player Carlos Maslatón emphasized that Bitcoin is not subject to state authorization or recognition, which makes it an accessible and innovative currency.
The event attracted attendees of all ages, each with their own motivations, including concerns about inflation, privacy, and desirable changes to government models. The organizer emphasized that the event was not focused solely on Argentina but was intended to send a message to the world in defense of the values of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The orange umbrellas used to form the human symbol represent Bitcoin’s role as a protection against inflation and the global financial crisis.
Rodolfo Andragnes, founder of the NGO, expressed the need to defend the values of Bitcoin and announced upcoming events, including the “B • Arte Prize” and the LABITCONF conference, which will continue to promote action, intervention and revolution in various ways. The success of the event is attributed to the support of the various communities and companies in the Bitcoin space. The organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and hoped that the event would inspire other communities around the world. They also shared photos and videos of the event under a Creative Commons Media & Ecosystem license for use in illustrating their content.