On April 5, 2025, marks the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto—the mysterious figure behind the creation of Bitcoin. Although no one knows who Nakamoto really is, this date is taken from his old P2P Foundation profile and has become a symbolic day in cryptocurrency history. Despite many claiming to be Satoshi, no one knows whether he is alive or deceased. Interestingly, April 5 was not chosen randomly, coinciding with the US government's ban on private gold ownership in 1933, a move many believe inspired Bitcoin's decentralized design. Nakamoto's asset portfolio, estimated at around 1.096 million BTC, has never been touched and is currently worth over $91 billion.
Over the years, many have tried to determine Nakamoto's true identity. In 2024, a UK court dismissed Craig Wright's claim, calling it an "intentional falsehood." Later, an HBO documentary suggested Canadian programmer Peter Todd—who quickly denied it. Some even mentioned Jack Dorsey's name, though without specific evidence. Bitcoin's journey began with a powerful message hidden in the first block: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks," a headline from the 2009 financial crisis. This message defined Bitcoin's meaning: financial freedom and independence from the traditional banking system.
Today, Bitcoin stands firm with a market Capital of $1.6 trillion and a robust network still operating on Nakamoto's original platform. Although the person behind it remains a mystery, the technology he (or they) left continues to shape the future of finance. Happy 50th birthday, Satoshi—wherever you are.
