Why Crypto Billionaire Mike Novogratz Believes Satoshi Nakamoto May Be Deceased
$BTC , the foundation of a $3.7 trillion crypto industry, is now traded on Wall Street and recognized as legal tender in one nation. Yet, despite its meteoric ascent, a profound mystery lingers: is its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, still alive?
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has shared his perspective on whether Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is still alive.
In an interview with CNBC, Novogratz suggested that the mysterious figure behind Bitcoin is likely deceased.
“If Satoshi was alive — and I don’t think he is — I’m sure he’d be smiling,” Novogratz remarked while discussing Bitcoin’s meteoric surge to a record high of $103,600.
He described Bitcoin as the “greatest example” of a collective effort to achieve something extraordinary. While Satoshi originally envisioned Bitcoin as a payment system, it has since evolved into what Novogratz calls “digital gold.”
Speculation about Satoshi’s identity continues to swirl, with various theories suggesting the creator may have been an individual or a group. Early Bitcoin adopter Hal Finney, once considered a leading Satoshi candidate, passed away in 2014, adding to the intrigue.
A recent HBO documentary speculated that Peter Todd could be Satoshi, but Todd and the broader crypto community dismissed this claim. For most in the cryptosphere, the enduring mystery of Satoshi’s identity only adds to Bitcoin’s allure.
