**Originally Just Satoshi, Now Bitcoin Core Is Guarded by TheCharlatan**

Bitcoin was originally developed by Satoshi Nakamoto. However, Bitcoin Core now has six maintainers after the anonymous developer using the pseudonym TheCharlatan joined.

TheCharlatan has commit access to the main branch. This appointment is the first in nearly three years, reflecting how strict the promotion process is within the project.

To reach this position, TheCharlatan had to gain broad community approval, with support from over 20 Bitcoin Core contributors.

This underscores the slow, highly cautious, and decentralized governance nature of Bitcoin Core, where trust is built through long-term contributions and consensus, not centralized authority.

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