Bitcoin Reaches Block Height 888888, CZ and He Yi’s Portraits Engraved, Triggering Runecoin’s “Secret” Mining Activation
Yesterday afternoon, Bitcoin officially reached block height 888888, symbolizing nearly 16 years since the creation of the Genesis block in 2009. The number “8” holds significant meaning in Chinese culture, representing wealth and good fortune, which has drawn considerable attention from the community.
This block not only featured the portraits of Binance founder CZ (Changpeng Zhao) and He Yi but also unlocked the “Secret” mining feature of Rune 8, injecting a fresh spark into the long-dormant Bitcoin ecosystem.
CZ and He Yi’s Portraits Engraved, Creating a “Photo on Bitcoin”
The portrait of CZ, engraved into the 888888 block via the Ordinals protocol, was seen by the community as a tribute to his OG identity, which began with “selling a house to buy Bitcoin.” Additionally, He Yi’s portrait was also engraved in the same block, and the two were regarded as a “photo on Bitcoin,” creating more buzz and attention.
Upon the announcement, meme coins related to CZ and He Yi, such as $CZKING and $HYQUEEN, saw short-term price fluctuations. Many users claimed to “buy the dip,” optimistic about their viral potential and scarcity.
Rune 8 Activates Secret Mining, How to Participate?
This block also triggered a significant event related to the Runes protocol. If holders of the Rune coin (Runecoin, the Rune token of RSIC) have 88,888 or more coins, they can perform a “self-rotation” (transferring from address A back to address A) to begin mining 8 new $Secret tokens per block starting from this block. Those who do not meet the threshold can pool their tokens in multiples of 88,888 to participate, with additional amounts allowing for increased production. Those who do not activate will not be able to mine.
Previously, RSIC NFT mining rigs had been mining new $Secret coins for holders. The 888888 block is considered the second significant milestone, unlocking the secret Rune mining feature, which will continue until the “F block.” The project team has not revealed the specific block height for “F,” but they have stated that they will announce it at least 8,888 blocks in advance.
Additionally, a “Chaos” event was mentioned, which will start after the “F block” announcement and continue until the “F block.” The specific rules are still unclear, and further announcements should be expected.
RSIC Finally Moves at Block 888888!
(Routine Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes, not investment advice. Please make your own decisions and avoid acting impulsively.)
The key takeaway: If your wallet address holds Runecoin (RSIC), check if you have more than 88,888 tokens.
– If you have more than 88,888, quickly perform a self-rotation (transfer from address A to A… https://t.co/jxuGQIKkdcpic.twitter.com/izFyHJcTA2
– Lilyanna Bitcoin – Merlin (@lilyanna_btc) March 22, 2025
Paying Over $1,000 in Transaction Fees to Secure Domain Name
The number “888888” naturally carries auspicious connotations in Eastern culture. Some users even spent as much as $1,051 in transaction fees to secure the domain name “888888.bitmap,” leaving a mark on this historical moment.
Looking back at the early days of Bitcoin’s creation, it’s hard to imagine how far it would go. What we can look forward to is the possibility of seeing another “8” in Bitcoin’s block height in the future.
