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What is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Crypto Glossary Definition

The name of the anonymous creator (or creators) of Bitcoin and the author of the original Bitcoin whitepaper.

Why Satoshi Nakamoto Matters

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous creator (or creators) of Bitcoin, who published its whitepaper in 2008 and mined its genesis block in January 2009, then disappeared from public communication around 2010-2011. Their true identity has never been confirmed.

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