Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Their true identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in technology. Satoshi mined approximately 1 million Bitcoin in the early days before disappearing from public life in 2010.
2008
Bitcoin whitepaper published by Satoshi Nakamoto
2009
Genesis block mined — Bitcoin network launches
2010
Satoshi hands control of Bitcoin to Gavin Andresen and disappears
2014
Newsweek misidentifies a California man as Satoshi
2024
UK courts rule Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto
Created Bitcoin — the world's first successful cryptocurrency
💡 Did You Know
Satoshi's approximately 1 million Bitcoin have never moved — worth tens of billions of dollars. Any movement would be one of the biggest events in crypto history.
⚠ Controversies & Red Flags
Numerous people have claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, most notably Craig Wright. None have provided cryptographic proof. UK courts ruled against Craig Wright's claims in 2024.