Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous person or group who created the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity remains unknown and there has been much speculation and investigation as to who or what group is behind the pseudonym.
The name first appeared in an article published in 2008 that detailed the design of Bitcoin. Satoshi is said to have remained active in the creation of Bitcoin and the blockchain until around 2010, but has not been heard from since. Despite various claims and theories, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains shrouded in mystery.
How many bitcoins does Satoshi Nakamoto have?
Most believe that Satoshi Nakamoto owns around 1.1 million BTC. However, this is just an estimate, and some speculate it to be between 600,000 and 1.1 million, worth approximately $43 billion to $80 billion at the current rate. This amount is said to be distributed among several addresses and it is believed that these bitcoins were acquired as rewards for mining during the early days of Bitcoin.
Despite the widespread belief that these addresses belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, it is impossible to confirm this with 100% certainty.
