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Ever since the Bitcoin Whitepaper was released to the world, people have been speculating as to the identity of its creator, the illusive Satoshi Nakomoto. Everyone in the crypto sector has an opinion and some of the elaborate conspiracies are absolutely fascinating. Some have attributed the identity to academics, economists, programmers or even an actual Nakamoto, Dorian S Nakamoto in fact! All have denied being behind the world changing cryptocurrency.
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This week however, the crypto sleuths came out again casting “Lite” on a new suspect! None other than Litecoin creator Charlie Lee!
The following article from Coin telegraph does a good job breaking it all down.
“Before this gets too out of hand... No, I'm definitely not Satoshi Nakamoto”, says Litecoin’s Charlie Lee in response to rumours that started circulating in the crypto community.
Before this gets too out of hand... No, I'm definitely not Satoshi Nakamoto. 😞 https://t.co/8Faywxm6vF
— Charlie Lee (@SatoshiLite) June 27, 2017
"The rumors have surfaced after a mysterious countdown project appeared on the MIT website featuring Litecoin. Although there were no details given about what the project is, a big Litecoin logo appeared on the screen with an announcement date of August 1, 2017."
"Litecoin founder = Bitcoin creator?"
"Due to this, there were some of his followers who speculated whether or not Charlie Lee, Litecoin creator, is also the original creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto."
"Although there is no proof that Lee is Nakamoto, rumors have slowly been circulating reaching community websites such as Reddit."
"In a Reddit post, one user gave some theories as to why Lee is indeed the creator of Bitcoin as well as some theories as to why he created Litecoin after Bitcoin."
"According to the Reddit user Jaw709, one of the most convincing arguments to prove this theory is Lee’s Twitter name. The Twitter name first created in 2008, was changed from X to SatoshiLite upon Litecoin's creation. This change is somewhat of a key indication that he is associated with a Satoshi (possibly Satoshi Nakamoto)."
Lee outed?
"Although the mysterious project countdown has the mark of Litecoin, it seems that Lee does not have any idea of it. According to a tweet by Lee, he is in the dark as to what this project is and suggests that it could be related to MIT’s lighting program. In a follow-up tweet, he also suggested that it could be a hoax made by a student in MIT and urged people to be wary of it."
"In another tweet which features those rumors, he simply replied “I’ve been outed :P” in a joking manner."
The unfortunate reality of cases like this, is that the more Lee denies he is Satoshi, the more people will think it is him!
All I know is that Charlie is a very talented and passionate individual, doing great work for Litecoin...for that, I thank him!
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My money's on Nick Szabo as the most likely person to be Satoshi or part of the team. Just in terms of the stuff on his blog dating back decades, it's clear that his research led directly to the creation of bitcoin - at the very least, he must have met the people involved.
I have no real interest in the identify of Satoshi though, and only speculate out of idle fun - it would be bad if the identity of Satoshi was proven and made public. His/her/their anonymity is a good thing.
hmmm interesting. I also enjoy the speculation, a little intrigue in the crypto space makes it more fun! :)
Yes, I believe Nick was involved, at the very least his work was part of the inspiration for Craig to create Bitcoin.
But I think Nick was a silent partner and wants to remain silent.
cool insights @digicrypt, very interesting :)
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Francesco
Thank you Francesco!
is litecoin a solid investment? or is money safer with ethereum or bitcoin?
for short term ,it is ,will definitely hit $100 in coming months
He probably wishes he was Satoshi Nakamoto haha.
Litecoin is struggling but hopefully it goes up
In the last few months it has been added to Coinbase, GDAX, several other exchanges. LTC ATMs have been released, several businesses have switched from BTC to LTC and the price has risen from $10 to $50...LTC is doing just fine ;)
Yes,he is Satoshi! He just won't admit it. :))
I'm still thinking it's him. That's just what he wants people to think..hahah, I like a fun conspiracy theory. "Puts tin foil hat on"
Haha, yes sometimes it is fun to imagine!
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I dont think he is Satoshi
I suspect Satoshi Nakamoto, whoever he really was, is dead now. And no, I don't think it was an alphabetvsoup agency hit. It would explain his silence and the non-use of the early xoins though.
Interesting theory!
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