Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), is a hot topic in the cryptocurrency market today. A new HBO documentary claims that core network developer Peter Todd is the man behind BTC, which he vehemently denies. In the midst of this, several others stepped in to speculate on Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity.
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Speculations and revelations about Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity
Dogecoin co-founder statement
Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus wanted to be part of the fun. Marcus (also known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto) is one of the earliest members of the cryptocurrency community. Along with Jackson Palmer, Marcus introduced Dogecoin in 2013, which is based on the Bitcoin code. Following the uproar caused by HBO, the DOGE founder took the stand himself and revealed who he thought was Satoshi Nakamoto.
Marcus’ claims about Peter Todd
Marcus claimed to X that Peter Todd is not Bitcoin. He pointed out that Todd is “a core developer of OG, but not a creator.” The founder of Dogecoin gave a completely new answer when asked who is the person behind Bitcoin. Without hesitation, Marcus said, “Hal Finney and his friends.”
Hal Finney’s role
It is worth noting that the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet was made by famous software developer Hal Finney. Sadly, we cannot confirm this as Finney tragically passed away from ALS issues in 2014.
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How did Bitcoin react when Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity was revealed?
soaring prices
Earlier today, Bitcoin soared to a high of $63,082. This news seems to have had little impact as King Coin did not see any major spike. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $62,148.9, down 0.75% over the past 24 hours. Additionally, the recent weakness in this asset has resulted in a monthly gain of 12%.
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