For years, bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has avoided discovery. Now, a 10,000-word New York Times investigation may have unraveled the mystery, landing on British computer scientist Dr. Adam Back as Nakamoto. Crypto newcomers and longtime industry veterans alike have speculated over the real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto for more than a decade. It became the cornerstone of what made bitcoin work after years of failed attempts at creating a digital currency. The main takeaway from the New York Times investigation is that Satoshi’s writing most closely lined up with Back’s.

Source: New York Times April 09, 2026 18:01 UTC