Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous person or group of people who created Bitcoin, introducing the concept of decentralized cryptocurrency. In 2008, Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System." The first Bitcoin software was released in 2009, along with the mining of the first block, known as the "genesis block."
Nakamoto's true identity remains unknown, despite various claims and theories. Their contributions have had a profound impact on finance and technology, sparking the development of thousands of cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications. Nakamoto stopped communicating with the Bitcoin community around 2010, leaving a legacy that continues to influence the world of digital currencies.