What Would It Mean for Bitcoin If Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity Is Finally Revealed?
A recent HBO documentary has reignited discussions about Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, with speculation that developer Peter Todd may be behind the pseudonym.
However, industry analysts believe that revealing Nakamoto’s identity may not have the same impact as it once would. With Bitcoin now recognized by major financial institutions, the focus has shifted away from its creator.
“Today, identifying Satoshi is more about historical context than market influence,” remarked Samir Kerbage, chief investment officer at Hashdex.
Concerns about Nakamoto’s potential market influence, given that they control roughly 1.1 million Bitcoins valued at around $68 billion, are less significant in the current landscape.
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Experts worry that if Nakamoto were to reveal themselves, it could trigger a sell-off, but this risk is tempered by the growing presence of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from companies like BlackRock and Fidelity.
These ETFs now hold close to a million Bitcoins, worth about $67 billion, nearly matching Nakamoto’s dormant stash.
Adam Morgan McCarthy, a research analyst at Kaiko, noted that the anonymity surrounding Nakamoto contributes to market stability, suggesting that knowledge of a real person behind the wallets could alter perceptions. In the end, the identity of Bitcoin’s founder might be more a matter of curiosity than a catalyst for market upheaval.
Alexander Stefanov
Reporter at CoinsPress
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