Unknown sender has written the same Bitcoin haiku to the blockchain 26 times - eGamers.io
An unidentified sender has written the same 13-word Bitcoin haiku to the blockchain 26 times in about two weeks, with the 27th copy expected to appear soon.
The repeating text reads: "thoughtless quartz clocks drift / blocks stack each a strict proof / timechain keeps score" – a haiku describing how Bitcoin maintains its chronological order. Each copy is stored in a 103-byte OP_RETURN output, which wouldn't have fit under Bitcoin's previous 83-byte relay limit.
Financial Patterns
Galaxy Research also identified a second poem posted twice using the same cryptographic keys, bringing the total to 28 messages in just 12 days. The researchers believe traditional money laundering is unlikely, as funds simply travel back and forth between the sender and a custodial service.
The activity is heavy, nearly free, and apparently makes no money. That pattern suggests something running on repeat.
Possible Explanations
Galaxy Research has proposed three theories: inflating deposit metrics for a custodial platform, an automated test script running in production, or an autonomous AI agent making transactions. None have been confirmed.
Next Expected Message
The researchers predict the 27th copy should appear about 14 hours after the 26th. An on-time delivery would strengthen the case for automation. The sender's identity and purpose remain a mystery.
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