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Is the father of Bitcoin still alive? That missing Satoshi Nakamoto.

When it comes to the biggest mystery in the crypto world, it is definitely who is the true creator of Bitcoin.

In 2008, a person using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” which directly ignited the blockchain revolution. He then spent over a year participating in the development, but suddenly vanished in 2010, completely severing ties with the community.

The most heart-wrenching thing is—he has nearly 1 million BTC stored in his wallet, which is worth billions of dollars at the current price. But these coins have never been touched, as if they have been frozen.

Who is it really? Various speculations abound.

Nick Szabo: A cryptography giant who developed “bit gold” before the advent of Bitcoin, which is logically the most reasonable.

Hal Finney: The first programmer to receive a transfer from Satoshi, who passed away in 2014 due to ALS; this identity is believed by some and doubted by others.

Dorian Nakamoto: A Japanese-American identified by Newsweek, who vehemently denies it.

Craig Wright: An Australian entrepreneur who claims “I am Satoshi”, but the community unanimously opposes him, and no one believes him.

Why is it so hard to check?

Satoshi's email, IP address, and communication style are designed to be foolproof, as if he intentionally wants to remain hidden. Some speculate that he may have already passed away, while others say he is watching everything in the crypto world from the shadows.

It is also because of this mystery that Satoshi has become the most mysterious figure in the crypto world—without his face, it makes Bitcoin itself appear even more pure and decentralized.

What do you think? Who is Satoshi really?

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