The Satoshi Mystery is finally solved 🕵️♂️🤫
A new theory has emerged, suggesting Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X) and Square (Block), could be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Seán Murray, editor-in-chief of deBanked, has compiled a list of intriguing coincidences that connect Dorsey to Bitcoin’s origins, sparking renewed debate in the crypto community.
The Clues:
• Early Cypherpunk Leanings: Dorsey displayed an interest in cryptography and cypherpunk culture since 1996. He even wore a T-shirt featuring Adam Back, the inventor of Hashcash, a system to combat internet fraud.
• Manifesto of Anonymity: In 2001, Dorsey wrote a manifesto about making an impact anonymously, aligning with Satoshi Nakamoto’s philosophy.
• Birthday Connections: Bitcoin’s first transaction occurred on Dorsey’s mother’s birthday (January 11), and the last block mined by Satoshi was on his father’s birthday (March 5, 2010). Satoshi also registered on the Bitcoin forum on Dorsey’s birthday, November 19.
• Timestamp Oddities: The original Bitcoin source code documents are timestamped at 4 a.m., a time that once appeared in Dorsey’s Twitter profile.
• Geographic Links: A Bitcoin address created by Satoshi begins with “jD2m,” potentially referencing “Jack Dorsey 2 Mint,” his former residence. The 2014 hack of Satoshi’s GMX email revealed a link to St. Louis, Missouri—Dorsey’s hometown.
Is it really him?
While these connections are compelling, the evidence remains circumstantial. Are they calculated clues or mere coincidences? The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto persists, but the spotlight on Jack Dorsey intensifies.
