🕵️♂️ Epstein Files and Bitcoin Core: Conspiracy Theory or Technical Flaw?
The crypto community is once again in an uproar! Recently (February 2026), the U.S. Department of Justice released new information under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, unexpectedly revealing the mysterious connections between this notorious financial mogul and the early Bitcoin ecosystem.
Key discussion points:
🔹 Funding sources for developers: The documents confirm that Epstein donated large sums to the MIT Media Lab. It was through MIT's Digital Currency Initiative (DCI) that several Bitcoin Core core developers received funding around 2015. Conspiracy theorists claim that during Epstein's time as a "de facto benefactor," about 75% of the BTC code underwent updates.
🔹 “Intersection” with the big names: Names like Adam Back (Blockstream) and Gavin Andresen appeared in the files. It is alleged that Epstein attempted to connect with them between 2011 and 2014, aiming to "steer the development direction of the blockchain."
🔹 “Backdoor” concerns: Radicals even speculate whether hidden vulnerabilities exist in the BTC code, believing that Epstein's connections to intelligence agencies may have influenced the core developers' interactions with the CIA at that time.
A rational perspective:
The vast majority of experts point out that Bitcoin is an open-source project with a decentralized governance mechanism. Every line of code (commit) undergoes public scrutiny and auditing by hundreds of independent developers worldwide. Even if "tainted funds" attempted to infiltrate in the early years, it does not mean they can control the entire protocol.
Although the news triggered short-term market fluctuations, trust in the principle that "code is law" remains strong.
What do you think? Is this a political tactic to discredit Bitcoin, or do we really need to conduct a thorough check on the Core code? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇
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