Could the veil finally be lifted from the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin? At least that’s what Stephen Mollah, a British macroeconomist of Asian origin, says during a surprise announcement in London this Thursday, October 31, 2024. In the crypto world, where any rumor can destabilize markets and revive debates, the claim of a man to be the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin is of particular interest, between fascination and skepticism . As the debate over the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto continues to captivate experts and investors, the claim could reopen the hunt for one of the best-kept secrets in the modern financial universe.
The demands of Stephen Mollah, the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto
This Thursday, during an event organized at the Frontline Club in London, Stephen Mollah came forward to declare loud and clear: “I am Satoshi Nakamoto”. Such a statement, bold as it was unexpected, was accompanied by the promise of a “lively demonstration” to prove his identity. In an affirming tone, Mollah explained that he had tried to reveal his true identity in the past, but was allegedly “prevented” from doing so by outside forces. He adds that the proof should have been provided by an unbroadcast interview with the BBC. However, the public remained skeptical, especially because the information provided by Mollah lacked a technical basis. Indeed, the event quickly took an unexpected turn when it featured screenshots that were “easy to falsify,” as Joe Tidy, a BBC journalist present at the scene, noted.
Participants, who had paid nearly £500 to attend the event, became impatient with Mollah’s technical difficulties as he failed to produce concrete evidence. Charles Anderson, identified as his “public relations manager” and organizer of the event, claimed to have seen evidence and supported Mollah’s statement, but no evidence was presented. The lack of rigor of the evidence provided, such as screenshots without external verification, created more disbelief than conviction among an audience ready to see irrefutable information such as the movement of Bitcoin from the Genesis block.
The promise of ultimate proof and the questions raised
In the face of criticism, Mollah insisted that he would soon be able to provide indisputable proof: the movement of bitcoin from the famous Genesis block, a technical maneuver that only the true creator of bitcoin can perform. “Bitcoins from the Genesis block cannot be moved as easily as you think,” he explained. He promised an official press conference to reveal the symbolic transfer “very soon”. The announcement, while promising, left observers skeptical. They recall that several “Faketoshi” have already made similar statements without being able to provide the slightest tangible proof.
Mollah’s case is also complicated by many other unconventional claims. In addition to claiming the authorship of Bitcoin, he claims to have invented the Twitter logo, the Eurobond and even the ChatGPT language tool. These statements, which add to Mollah’s previous claims on LinkedIn, where he lists a Bitcoin white paper as one of his publications and mentions blockchain patents, have only strengthened doubts about the credibility of his speech. Through the promise of conclusive proof, but no exact date, Mollah maintains tension and reignites the myth of Satoshi’s identity.
Although the crypto community remains divided between fascination and disbelief, the Mollah affair is a reminder of how the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a fascinating mystery. If Mollah keeps his promises and provides tangible evidence at a future conference, he could redefine Bitcoin history. But in the absence of concrete facts, the claim will only reignite speculation about Satoshi’s true identity, a mystery that continues to rock the crypto world and may remain unanswered.
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