Satoshi Nakamoto (the pseudonym)

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by the person or group who created Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency, in 2008. They developed a technology called blockchain—a secure, transparent digital ledger—that allows peer-to-peer transactions without a central authority like a bank. Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper, distributed the software, and mined the first bitcoins before eventually stepping back from the project. Their true identity remains unknown, adding an aura of mystery and emphasizing the decentralized ethos of Bitcoin. Nakamoto’s work has significantly impacted finance and technology, inspiring a global movement toward digital assets and blockchain innovation.