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Rise of External Pressures and Complexity (2010–2011): As Bitcoin’s popularity grew—reaching a valuation above a dollar—doubts and external scrutiny emerged. The community questioned governance, and incidents like bugs or exploits led Satoshi to become more cautious and reactive.
Departure and Outgrowing Authority (2010–2011): By late 2010, Satoshi began making fewer contributions. In December 2010, he published his last software update and altered the project’s copyright to the collective community. Over the following months, community members like Gavin Andresen began to assume leadership roles, with Satoshi gradually shedding authority.