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GYFT Block

A colloquial term referencing blocks that contained large merchant Gyft transactions, historically notable in early Bitcoin commerce.
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Gyft was among the earlier merchants accepting Bitcoin for gift cards, and large transactions from this service sometimes stood out in the blockchain. Enthusiasts nicknamed blocks heavy with Gyft transactions ‘GYFT blocks’—a small historical footnote that illustrates how the community tracked real-world adoption milestones.

While not particularly significant in technical terms, the notion highlights how each block can reflect changing usage patterns. Blocks carrying big commerce transactions or price movement can become artifacts of Bitcoin history, demonstrating how the ledger is not just data but a timeline of adoption events.

Key takeaways
Refers to blocks featuring sizable Gyft transactions
Symbolizes a milestone in early merchant adoption
Example of how real-world commerce can stand out on-chain
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