Chapter 11 - Who is not Satoshi Nakamoto

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Chapter 11

Who is not Satoshi Nakamoto

There has been much speculation over the years as to who is the person known as Satoshi Nakamoto.  The interest is varied from those that would like to meet the person that created the phenomenon to those that have monetary interest and many other facets that spark one’s curiosity.  Some have claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto and have gone as far as taking the issue to court in an attempt to gain access to the sizable holdings of bitcoin thought to be associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Some believe more than a million bitcoin can be connected to Satoshi Nakamoto so claiming to be that person and being awarded that somehow by courts would have potential financial gain.  Well, I can say with certainty that no one thus far has come out as the person I believe to be the true Satoshi Nakamoto.  

For those that make a case for mathematics as a basis for the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto they are far too vested and with self-interest selling a false outcome.  That character of self-serving interest does not fit the building blocks of information for the individual that is Satoshi Nakamoto.  

Some have speculated that Satoshi Nakamoto represents a group of individuals, or a government agency and I can say with certainty this is not the case.  Others have speculated on various individuals having seemingly some connected facets to the timeframe, or other attributable provision.  They have been discussed and largely debunked by the online community including those that have made documentaries on cable/streaming services, or gone to court, or otherwise.  Its tempting to list the names of these individuals but they are easily found online and could have unintended consequences by doing so.  

Potential candidates are numerous having been called out by all sorts of publications and online listings.  If the person that is Satoshi Nakamoto does ever come out from behind the curtain, I will not hesitate at that point in time to affirm it.  But, until then, I’m sure there will continue to be false characters presented.