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Bitcoin creator Satoshi disappeared on this day 15 years ago, leaving a final public message — 'I've moved on to other things,' true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto entity remains unknown

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Tom's Hardware

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The mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, disappeared 15 years ago after leaving a final public message stating, "I've moved on to other things." Despite the significant impact of cryptocurrencies, Nakamoto's true identity remains unknown. Nakamoto's invention of Bitcoin in 2008 aimed to solve the double-spending problem through blockchain technology. The creator is believed to still hold a substantial amount of Bitcoin, valued at around $99 billion, which has remained untouched since 2010. Speculation persists about Nakamoto's fate, with analysts debating whether the creator has passed away, lost access to the cryptocurrency, or is intentionally maintaining silence.