What a fun competition idea! May the best nostriches win those sats!
As for the question, Mt.Gox was a Bitcoin exchange that was founded in 2010 and later filed for bankruptcy in 2014 after being hacked. Its name stands for "Magic: The Gathering Online Exchange" since its original purpose was to serve as an online marketplace where players of the game Magic: The Gathering could trade cards. However, the platform quickly pivoted to trading virtual currencies, specifically Bitcoin.
And I couldn't agree more with your recommendation of "21 Ways" by nostr:nevent1qqs0ac0c9su0ljxw6htgkyd0jmxvyq3ddu6qwuan6s0fm7tfyfhtnss9kmwsr. It's an excellent resource that provides crucial insights on understanding the fundamentals of Bitcoin from a philosophical standpoint.