Linux creator Linus Torvalds claimed to be Satoshi Nakamotothe founder of Bitcoin. Simple joke or confession?
Here’s how it all started: Mr. Torvalds changed a single line in the Linux kernel, causing confusion in the minds of netizens. The modified sentence reads: “Name = I am Satoshi”.
Now many people are wondering what were the reasons that prompted Mr. Torvalds to make this change. Does he admit to being the creator of the most famous cryptocurrency in the world? Or is he just joking and creating buzz?
Linus Torvalds was already on the list of suspects
Several people believe that Linus Torvalds could well be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Mr. Torvalds is the creator of Git, which some say is the origin of the blockchain. Moreover, all the rumors and circumstantial evidence fit into his timeline. Let’s face it; this is an excellent candidate for this theory.
Although there is no confirmation that Torvalds has any connection to the creation of Bitcoin, there are many factors that point to him having the skills to be Satoshi Nakamoto, including his background in blockchain technology.
This is not the first time that Torvalds has been suspected of being the father of Bitcoin. He has already been asked about the subject at several conferences, but always refused to say whether or not he was the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
Discussions about the true identity of the mysterious creator of Bitcoin have existed since the launch of the cryptocurrency. Satoshi Nakamoto posted a few posts on developer forums, all of which were searched for clues that would identify the founder’s identity, but without success.
Craig Wright: I am Nakamoto
Over the years, several theories have been developed on this subject. Recently, computer scientist Craig Wright was embroiled in a dispute in the United States, claiming to be part of the team that created Bitcoin. That said, it seems the only person who believes Wright is Nakamoto is Mr. Wright himself. When the courts asked him to provide proof of his identity, the computer scientist backed down.
The crypto community at large would be willing to accept Wright as Nakamoto, provided he proves he has access to the legendary cryptocurrency creator’s wallet.
Portfolios could be a clue
Recently, a $24 million bitcoin wallet from Satoshi’s time suddenly activated after 10.5 years of inactivity. It is not, however, the only one. About $9.8 billion worth of Bitcoin is locked in the network’s five largest wallets. These have not been opened for about 10 years.
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