The mysterious behind Bitcoin, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has reappeared on social media.
The Twitter account, now X, with the username @satoshi, which has long been associated with Nakamoto, recently broke its silence, marking its first post since 2018.
Satoshi Nakamoto's X Account Rebuilds
The username @satoshi has significance in the crypto world, because many believe that its owner is the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Nakamoto, either as an individual or as a group, wrote the revolutionary Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008, introducing the concept of blockchain technology and digital currency to the world.
However, since then, Satoshi Nakamoto has maintained his secrecy, gradually moving away from public involvement, and finally disappeared from online forums around 2010.
"I'm back. Let's explore some areas of Bitcoin that weren't explained in the original whitepaper. Stay tuned," said the account.
This unexpected return has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, fueling curiosity and speculation.
Crypto Potato reports that this tweet, which emerged after lying dormant for five years, has attracted huge attention, garnering more than five million views and sparking discussion within the crypto community.
Reactions to Satoshi Nakamoto's return ranged from curiosity to skepticism. Prominent figures in the crypto world, including analyst Adam Cochran and the Kraken exchange, participated in the conversation.
Yeahhh needless to say, don’t click any links this account sends in the next while… https://t.co/fY1qTubpKo
— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) October 2, 2023
A warning has been issued against clicking on any links shared by the @satoshi account, as there is a risk of fraud.
Many users believe that the real Satoshi Nakamoto would not sacrifice his anonymity or use applications that could potentially compromise security, leading some to label these accounts as fake or perhaps attempts at larping (direct role-playing).
The mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto's identity has continued for more than a decade. Despite claims by Australian computer scientist Craig Wright that he is Nakamoto, doubts and controversy continue.
Crypto lawyer John E. Deaton has expressed doubts about Wright's claims, highlighting the complexities surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity.
Deaton suggests that although Wright may have had knowledge or involvement regarding Nakamoto, his personality was considered too controversial to be the true creator of Bitcoin.
