Satoshi Nakamoto

The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency. In 2008, Satoshi published the Bitcoin whitepaper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," introducing a revolutionary concept that would change the financial landscape forever.

On January 3, 2009, Satoshi mined the first Bitcoin block, known as the Genesis Block, officially launching the Bitcoin network. The embedded message in this block read: "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks," marking the beginning of a new era in digital finance.

"If you don't believe it or don't get it, I don't have the time to try to convince you, sorry."

In 2010, Satoshi gradually stepped back from the project, handing over control to other developers. Since then, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the greatest mysteries in the tech world. Despite holding an estimated 1 million bitcoins, these coins have never been moved, adding to the enigma.