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Satoshi Nakamoto

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Table of contents
    1. 0.2. Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?
    2. 0.4. Why Satoshi Nakamoto Matters

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and the author of its original whitepaper, who introduced the world to decentralized digital currency in 2008.

Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Despite many theories, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown, whether it’s an individual or a group is still debated. What’s clear is that Satoshi mined the first Bitcoin block (the Genesis Block) and was actively involved in the early development of Bitcoin before stepping away from the project around 2010. Satoshi’s known Bitcoin holdings remain untouched, adding to the mystery.

Why Satoshi Nakamoto Matters

Satoshi’s creation of Bitcoin sparked a global movement toward decentralized finance, challenging traditional banking systems and inspiring thousands of blockchain projects. The ideas introduced in the Bitcoin whitepaper laid the foundation for the entire cryptocurrency industry and continue to influence digital economics, privacy, and financial autonomy.