As Bitcoin marks the 16th anniversary of its white paper, Rena Shah of Trust Machines points out that Bitcoin is now more than just "digital gold", but a core component of the global financial infrastructure. The year 2024 marks a critical inflection point in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the expansion of Layer 2, the spread of Ordinals, and the accelerated entry of institutions. Bitcoin ETFs promoted by financial giants such as BlackRock have attracted more than $1.50 billion in inflows, marking the widespread acceptance of Bitcoin by the traditional financial system.