Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), has been making headlines in the cryptocurrency market today. While HBO’s latest documentary claims that Peter Todd, a core network developer, is the person behind BTC, he strongly denied it. Amidst this, several others entered the picture to speculate on Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity.
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Speculations And Revelations About Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity
Dogecoin Co-Founder’s Statement
Dogecoin’s co-founder Billy Markus wanted in on the fun. Markus, who also goes by Shibetoshi Nakamoto, is one of the earliest members of the cryptocurrency community. Alongside Jackson Palmer, Markus rolled out Dogecoin in 2013, employing the Bitcoin code. Following the uproar caused by HBO, the DOGE founder stepped up and revealed who he thought was Satoshi Nakamoto.
Markus’s Assertion On Peter Todd
Markus took to X to reinstate that Peter Todd was not Bitcoin. He pointed out that Todd was among the “OG core devs but not the creator.” The Dogecoin founder had a whole new answer when asked who the person behind Bitcoin was. Markus stated without hesitation, “Hal Finney and friends.”
Hal Finney’s Role
It should be noted that the very first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet is credited to renowned software developer Hal Finney. Sadly, this cannot be confirmed as Finney tragically died in 2014 from ALS problems.
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How Did Bitcoin React To Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity Reveal?
Price Surge
Earlier today, Bitcoin surged to a high of $63,082. It seems like the news barely had an impact on the king coin, as it did not witness a massive spike. At press time, BTC was trading at $62,148.9, following a 0.75% decrease over the past 24 hours. In addition, the asset’s recent slump pushed its monthly gains to 12%.
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