Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by the creator(s) of Bitcoin, whose true identity remains unknown. The name was used to author the original Bitcoin (BTC) white paper in 2008 and to create and deploy the first Bitcoin software in 2009. Nakamoto’s true identity has never been revealed, and they have remained an enigma in the world of cryptocurrency. They are estimated to have mined around 1 million BTC in the early days of the network, which would make them one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Some believe that Satoshi Nakamoto is a pseudonym for an individual, while others maintain that it could be a group of people. Below is a list of people believed to be the best possible candidates for the creator, with some having already refused or embraced the identity.