Do we know who the founder of Bitcoin is, and if so, what is their background?

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• mdkApr 29, 2025 · 3 months ago
  The founder of Bitcoin is known as Satoshi Nakamoto. However, it is still uncertain whether Satoshi Nakamoto is an individual or a group of people. The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008 and released the first version of the Bitcoin software in 2009. Since then, Satoshi Nakamoto has not been actively involved in the development of Bitcoin. The background and motivations of Satoshi Nakamoto are still unknown.
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• Cauan gabriel da silva gomesApr 09, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin, is a pseudonymous figure. The name Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to be a combination of a Japanese given name and a common Japanese surname. Some theories suggest that Satoshi Nakamoto may be of Japanese origin, while others speculate that it could be a pseudonym used by an individual or a group from a different country. The true identity and background of Satoshi Nakamoto have not been conclusively determined.
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• Cruz KristensenJul 30, 2024 · a year ago
  According to the Bitcoin whitepaper published by Satoshi Nakamoto, the motivation behind creating Bitcoin was to provide a decentralized digital currency that operates without the need for a central authority. The background of Satoshi Nakamoto, whether it is a person or a group, is not publicly known. The decision to remain anonymous could be due to various reasons, including privacy concerns, avoiding legal implications, or simply wanting to let Bitcoin stand on its own without any individual or group influence.
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