The Twitter account with the handle @satoshi, associated with the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has emerged from a five-year hiatus with a post on the X app on October 2. This unexpected return has captivated the cryptocurrency community, prompting discussions and speculation about the mysterious figure behind the groundbreaking cryptocurrency.
In the tweet, @Satoshi pledges to delve into important aspects of Bitcoin that were left out in the original whitepaper. The post has garnered considerable attention, amassing over 6 million views.
Here is the X post from @Satoshi: “Bitcoin is a predicate machine. Over the following months, we shall explore different aspects that were not explicitly contained within the white paper. These aspects are all parts of bitcoin, and are important. Some of these ideas were touched upon in the early years; now is the time to extrapolate and explain.”
Prominent figures, including analyst Adam Cochran and the Kraken exchange, have weighed in on the debate surrounding the authenticity of the account. However, warnings have been issued about potential scams, cautioning users against clicking on any links shared by the account.
The X account has reposted a tweet from Elon Musk and posted a new message.
“Bitcoin was created for everyone. The next halving is an important predicted occurrence when transaction fees are meant to start to supplant the mining subsidy. There are many who do not want you to know the truth. It is not that they want to silence this account. They want to silence you. 2024 is the year of the Dragon,” Satoshi Nakamoto @satoshi said in his next message.
Doubts about the legitimacy of the @Satoshi account have been raised by some members of the community, citing concerns about the risk to anonymity and potential security threats associated with its activity. Some consider it a possible ‘larping’ attempt rather than the actual return of Satoshi Nakamoto.
The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has remained one of the most enduring mysteries in the cryptocurrency space since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper in 2008. Despite claims by individuals such as Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, doubts persist, and controversy surrounds the true identity of Nakamoto.