The Satoshi Mystery is finally solved đ”ïžââïžđ€«
A new theory has emerged, suggesting Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X) and Square (Block), could be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. SeĂĄn Murray, editor-in-chief of deBanked, has compiled a list of intriguing coincidences that connect Dorsey to Bitcoinâs origins, sparking renewed debate in the crypto community.
The Clues:
âą Early Cypherpunk Leanings: Dorsey displayed an interest in cryptography and cypherpunk culture since 1996. He even wore a T-shirt featuring Adam Back, the inventor of Hashcash, a system to combat internet fraud.
âą Manifesto of Anonymity: In 2001, Dorsey wrote a manifesto about making an impact anonymously, aligning with Satoshi Nakamotoâs philosophy.
âą Birthday Connections: Bitcoinâs first transaction occurred on Dorseyâs motherâs birthday (January 11), and the last block mined by Satoshi was on his fatherâs birthday (March 5, 2010). Satoshi also registered on the Bitcoin forum on Dorseyâs birthday, November 19.
âą Timestamp Oddities: The original Bitcoin source code documents are timestamped at 4 a.m., a time that once appeared in Dorseyâs Twitter profile.
âą Geographic Links: A Bitcoin address created by Satoshi begins with âjD2m,â potentially referencing âJack Dorsey 2 Mint,â his former residence. The 2014 hack of Satoshiâs GMX email revealed a link to St. Louis, MissouriâDorseyâs hometown.
Is it really him?
While these connections are compelling, the evidence remains circumstantial. Are they calculated clues or mere coincidences? The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto persists, but the spotlight on Jack Dorsey intensifies.