$BTC $ETH $BNB Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by the person or group of people who created Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized digital currency. Here's what we know about them ¹ ²:
- *Identity:* Unknown, despite numerous attempts to reveal their true identity. Some people believe Satoshi Nakamoto is a collective name for a group of individuals.
- *Contribution:* Developed Bitcoin, authored the Bitcoin whitepaper, and created the original reference implementation.
- *Blockchain:* Designed the first blockchain database, a decentralized ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.
- *Net Worth:* Estimated to own between 750,000 and 1,100,000 Bitcoins, which would make them one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of up to $73 billion in November 2021.
- *Activity:* Actively developed Bitcoin until December 2010, then handed over control of the source code repository and network alert key to Gavin Andresen.
- *Theories:* Several individuals have been suspected of being Satoshi Nakamoto, including:
- *Craig Wright:* An Australian computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, but his claim is disputed.
Despite the mystery surrounding their identity, Satoshi Nakamoto's creation has had a profound impact on the world of finance and technology.