The name Satoshi Nakamoto has been the most mysterious existence in the field of cryptocurrency since the birth of Bitcoin. This mystery not only adds to the romance of Bitcoin, but also strengthens its symbol as a decentralized currency. Recently , a documentary Producer Cullen Hoback is promoting his new film Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery , which will premiere on HBO and Max on October 8. Hoback also hinted that the documentary may reveal The true identity of Bitcoin founder "Satoshi Nakamoto".
Who is the man with the East Asian face?
Looking back at the history of encryption, there have been many people who have been hotly discussed in the community as being suspected of being Satoshi Nakamoto, including Elon Musk, Craig Wright, and the late cryptographers Hal Finney and Len Sassaman. You must have seen the embodied character represented by Satoshi Nakamoto, a white-haired man with an Asian face. He is not Satoshi Nakamoto, so who is he?
Once publicly clarified: I don’t understand Bitcoin at all
In March 2014, "Newsweek" media reports publicly claimed that California resident Dorian Nakamoto was the mysterious Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto. This report was quickly circulated in the encryption community at the time. Newsweek" speculated that Dorian Nakamoto and Satoshi Nakamoto have some similarities. First of all, both are considered to have liberal tendencies and both have Japanese backgrounds, which makes the media’s speculation about Dorian Nakamoto even more convincing. In addition, in an interview, when a reporter asked about Bitcoin, Dorian gave Vague response:
I'm no longer involved in it and can't discuss it. It has been passed on to someone else. They're in charge now. I have no contact anymore.
This passage is considered to be ironclad evidence that he admits that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin. This 64-year-old man with an Asian face has, from now on, represented Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin.
However, Dorian Nakamoto later denied the accusation and stated that when he was interviewed, he mistakenly thought that the reporter was asking about the defense projects he had been involved in in the past, not Bitcoin. Therefore, he did not admit to having any connection with Bitcoin. Dorian has repeatedly emphasized that he has never participated in the development of Bitcoin and does not understand this technology. Even Satoshi Nakamoto himself left a message on the forum that day and said: "I am not Dorian Nakamoto."
My background is in engineering. I also have programming skills. My most recent job was as an electrical engineer troubleshooting air traffic control equipment for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). I know nothing about cryptography, peer-to-peer systems, or alternative currencies, and have never worked on them.
The decade of blank resume coincides with the development timeline of Bitcoin
What is even more confusing is that "Newsweek" also pointed out that the blank period in Dorian Nakamoto's resume in the past ten years coincides with the time period when the Bitcoin code was written and released. This is considered by the media as one of the evidences that he may be involved in Bitcoin development. Dorian Nakamoto explained the resume blank period proposed by Newsweek.
I haven't been able to find a stable job as an engineer or programmer for the past ten years. I have worked as a laborer, investigator, and substitute teacher. I also stopped my internet bill in 2013 due to severe financial difficulties and I was trying to recover from prostate surgery in October 2012 and a stroke in October 2013. As a result of Newsweek's coverage, my employment prospects were harmed.
In order to protect his privacy, Dorian even hired legal counsel and requested in a statement that the outside world stop disturbing him and his family. He finally pleaded:
I implore everyone to respect our privacy now and allow us to return to peace.
In 2014, Dorian Nakamoto’s life changed dramatically due to this misunderstanding. Although he repeatedly clarified that he had nothing to do with Bitcoin, his erroneous connection with Satoshi Nakamoto still failed to completely dissipate.
Why does he look so much like Satoshi Nakamoto?
Now, the community is beginning to think about the physical connection between Dorian Nakamoto and the founder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. Why does he look so much like Satoshi Nakamoto? Why can it become the visual image representative of Satoshi Nakamoto?
After speculation, there may be several reasons behind it. First of all, both of them have East Asian backgrounds, and the name Satoshi Nakamoto itself has a strong Japanese color, which is easy to associate with the consistency in appearance, which makes many people can't help but think of it. , Dorian may be the mysterious founder of Bitcoin.
Secondly, Dorian Nakamoto’s age is roughly in line with outside speculation about the possible age of Satoshi Nakamoto, which further strengthens the impression of their connection. Dorian’s simple and low-key image is also different from the public’s imagination of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious genius. Conspiring together.
Community: If he wants to earn appearance fees, he must go to Xue Fan
In the past ten years, Bitcoin has experienced price surges and technological innovations, becoming an iconic presence in the global financial market. However, for Dorian Nakamoto, who was once mistaken as the founder of Bitcoin, this change seems to have nothing to do with him. Since "Newsweek" 》After mistakenly identifying him as Satoshi Nakamoto, Dorian Nakamoto has insisted on denying any connection with Bitcoin and hopes to get rid of the shackles caused by this mistake.
Although Dorian has always claimed that he has nothing to do with Bitcoin, some cryptocurrency enthusiasts and communities still have great respect for him. Some people believe that Dorian's story highlights the charm of this "unintentional" figure. If he chooses to appear in public and participate in related activities, he will definitely earn a large amount of appearance fees. However, Dorian seems to be skeptical of this possibility. There was little interest. For him, the pressure brought by this misunderstanding far outweighed the benefits.
Interestingly, perhaps Dorian Nakamoto himself is the one who most wants to know who Satoshi Nakamoto really is. After years of being mistaken for the world’s most influential cryptocurrency founder, Dorian may be more eager than anyone to truly know who Satoshi Nakamoto is. Satoshi Nakamoto shows up and clears his name.
This misunderstanding has become an episode in the history of Bitcoin, but for Dorian Nakamoto, it is a mark that can never be erased in his life. Even if the outside world's attention to Dorian Nakamoto weakens, the name will still be mentioned from time to time. And, become part of the Bitcoin mystique.
