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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Candidates. Investopedia / Bailey Mariner Dorian Nakamoto One of the most high-profile attempts to reveal Bitcoin's founder occurred in March 2014, when Newsweek identified Dorian Nakamoto as the currency's creator. Newsweek claimed several similarities between Satoshi Nakamoto and Dorian Nakamoto. For example, both supposedly held libertarian leanings and a Japanese heritage. Dorian graduated in physics from California Polytechnic and worked on classified defense projects. The article's author also claimed Dorian Nakamoto said he was "no longer" involved with Bitcoin and that he had "turned it over" to other people.The magazine’s biggest mistake was to publish a photograph of Nakamoto’s home. A cursory image search could easily reveal its location. While many did not believe Dorian Nakamoto was Bitcoin’s founder, the crypto community was aghast that his privacy had been violated. Dorian Nakamoto later denied the quote, claiming that he had misunderstood the question and had nothing to do with Bitcoin. Still, the media circus was not without profit for Dorian Nakamoto. In March 2014, tech entrepreneur and crypto-enthusiast Andreas Antonopoulos launched a fundraiser to support Nakamoto. The crowdfunding campaign served as an apology for the damage and difficulty Nakamoto experienced during the ordeal. More than 2,100 supporters donated 102.23 bitcoins worth roughly $34,500 in 2014; in Novemeber 2024, it would have been worth more than $7 million, but only 0.00370010 BTC (about $282) remained in the address. Craig Wright For the most part, individuals suspected of being Satoshi Nakamoto have denied the claim or remained silent. However, that has not been the case with Craig Wright, an Australian with an interesting persona. In December 2015, Wired Magazine wrote a profile on Wright, claiming it had "obtained the strongest evidence yet of Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity." The article reported on Wright's appearance via Skype at that year's Bitcoin Investor's Conference in Las Vegas. When asked about his credentials, Wright claimed he was "a bit of everything." He listed his degrees, including a master's in statistics and two doctorates. He also said: "I've been involved with all of this for a long time ... I try and keep my head down." Wired's
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