The recent history of computer technology has already been supplemented with a list of mysterious and interesting individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of programming and computer science. Very little is known about all these people, because they prefer to stay in the background, doing what they love not for fame and recognition. In this article, we'll talk about Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious and legendary creator of the most famous cryptocurrency. And if your child is crazy about technology, they should try creating their own project in class at Progkids!
Am I alone or are there a lot of us?
No one really knows who Satoshi Nakamoto is. It is assumed that this is the pseudonym of the person or a whole group of people who created Bitcoin and developed the first blockchain technology. In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published The White Paper, where he carefully described the features of his idea, and in 2009 he released the first version of the bitcoin program.
First transaction
In January 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto made the first transaction, sending 10 bitcoins to Hal Finney, a renowned cryptographer and programmer.
Mysterious disappearance
Satoshi Nakamoto was actively involved in the Bitcoin community until 2011, when he suddenly ceased operations.
Bitcoin wallet
It is known that Satoshi Nakamoto owns about a million bitcoins, most of which he has never used.
Whose pseudonym is this?
Version #1 — Hal Finney
One of the first users of bitcoin. Some believe that Finney may have been Satoshi or worked with him.
Version #2 — Nick Szabo
Researcher and creator of the Bit Gold concept, which preceded the first cryptocurrency. Szabo himself denies his involvement in the creation of bitcoin.
Version #3 — Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto
In 2014, members of the press said they had found the real Satoshi Nakamoto. They were referring to Dorian Prentice, an elderly American, Satoshi Nakamoto. However, the man himself denied his involvement in bitcoin, confusing its name in an interview.
Version #4 — David Kleiman
Programmer Dave Kleiman actively developed the crypto industry and passed away in 2013. He himself did not comment on statements that he was the creator of bitcoin. But his business partner Craig Wright did otherwise.
Version #5 — Craig Wright
The Australian entrepreneur has publicly stated that he is Satoshi Nakamoto. However, his statement raised a lot of doubts and criticism in the community.
Version #6 — Elon Musk (!)
There are people who genuinely believe that he was the one who created Bitcoin. There are especially many of them in Australia (as many as 56% of residents). But they haven't even heard of Satoshi Nakamoto.
Version #7 — Four Corporations
The financial portal Ispace reports that there is another popular opinion: Satoshi Nakamoto's name is a combination of the initial letters of the names of four giant companies Samsung, Toshiba, Nakamichi and Motorola.
Version #8 — Contributors Group
Some people believe that Satoshi Nakamoto's pseudonym is backed by a group of people rather than one person. This largely explains his sudden disappearance: after the development of the first cryptocurrency, the band could break up.
Satoshi Nakamoto's legacy
The creation of Bitcoin and blockchain technology has had a huge impact on financial systems and technologies around the world. Bitcoin was the first successful decentralized cryptocurrency and inspired other enthusiasts.
The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity continues to attract the attention of researchers and journalists around the world.
Interesting facts about the first cryptocurrency and its creator
#1 The white paper contains links to other digital money projects, such as B-money and Hashcash.
#2 The words in the name of the creator of Bitcoin are translated from Japanese as follows: “satoshi” is pure reason, “naka” is communication, “moto” is the basis.
#3 The White Paper is now available in 40 languages around the world.
#4 Coincidence or not, Hal Finney used to live a few blocks from Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto.
#5 If Satoshi Nakamoto suddenly decides to sell all his bitcoins at once, this could trigger a serious market crash.
Despite the fact that Satoshi Nakamoto's identity is still a mystery, the creator of Bitcoin will forever remain a significant figure in the history of finance and technology.
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