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The dialogue underscores that mythmaking around Satoshi simplifies a complex, human story. Early Satoshi was approachable and involved; over time, he became an inscrutable figure partly because of his deliberate secrecy and partly due to community narratives.
The researcher underlines that understanding Bitcoin’s history benefits from appreciating both the mythic and human aspects—recognizing that behind the pseudonym was a person driven by cryptographic curiosity, innovation, and perhaps a desire for a better monetary system.