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Satoshi Identity Origin Debate
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Updated 14 October 2026
The argument: The complexity of Bitcoin's source code suggests that Satoshi Nakamoto may not be a single individual, which could impact perceptions of Bitcoin's value.
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The Sunday Times · Published 11 Apr 2026
Who is Adam Back? The Briton who denies inventing bitcoin
In coverage record: 11 Apr 2026
“"I think it’s positive for bitcoin that for whatever reason Satoshi stopped participating in the forums because it helps bitcoin seem more like a discovery… and less like a company," he said in response to the investigation around him. "[Bitcoin] is truly decentralised and chaotic".”
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