Is this the real Satoshi ? British economist stirs Bitcoin community

The veil over the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, could finally be lifted? At least that is what Stephen Mollah, a British macroeconomist of Asian descent, claims during an unexpected announcement in London this Thursday, October 31, 2024. In a crypto world where every rumor can destabilize markets and rekindle debates, one man’s claim to be the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin sparks particular interest, oscillating between fascination and skepticism. As the debate around the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto continues to captivate experts and investors, this claim could very well reopen the hunt for one of the best-kept secrets in modern finance.

The Claims of Stephen Mollah, Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto

This Thursday, during an event organized at the Frontline Club in London, Stephen Mollah stepped forward to declare loudly: “I am Satoshi Nakamoto.” Such a bold and unexpected statement was accompanied by a promise of “live demonstration” intended to prove his identity. In an assertive tone, Mollah explained that he had previously attempted to reveal his true identity but had been “prevented” by external forces. He added that an unpublished interview with the BBC was supposed to provide evidence. The public, however, remained skeptical, especially since the information provided by Mollah lacked technical grounding. Indeed, the event quickly took an unexpected turn when he presented “easy to forge” screenshots, as noted by Joe Tidy, a BBC journalist present at the venue.

Participants, having paid nearly £500 to attend the event, grew impatient with Mollah’s technical difficulties, who failed to produce concrete evidence. Charles Anderson, identified as his “public relations officer” and organizer of the event, claimed to have seen evidence and supports Mollah’s statements, but no compelling evidence was presented. The lack of rigor in the evidence provided, such as screenshots without external verification, raised more distrust than conviction among the audience, who were ready to see irrefutable information like a Bitcoin transfer from the Genesis block.

The Promise of an Ultimate Proof and the Questions Raised

In the face of criticism, Mollah insisted that he would soon be able to provide indisputable proof: the transfer of Bitcoin from the famous Genesis block, a technical maneuver that only the true creator of Bitcoin could accomplish. “The Bitcoin from the Genesis block cannot be moved as easily as you think,” he explained. He promises that an official press conference would unveil this symbolic transfer “very soon.” This announcement, although promising, left observers skeptical. They remind that several “Faketoshis” have already made similar claims without ever managing to provide any tangible proof.

Mollah’s case is also complex due to his many other unconventional claims. In addition to claiming paternity of Bitcoin, he asserts that he 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 the Bitcoin white paper as one of his publications and mentions blockchain patents, have only intensified doubts about the credibility of his discourse. Through a promise of decisive proof but with no specific deadline, Mollah maintains suspense while fueling the myth around Satoshi’s identity once again.

Although the crypto community remains divided between fascination and disbelief, the Mollah case reminds us how the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a captivating mystery. If Mollah keeps his promises and provides tangible evidence at a future conference, he could redefine the history of Bitcoin. But in the absence of concrete facts, this claim only reactivates speculation about the true identity of Satoshi, an enigma that continues to resonate in the crypto world and may well remain unanswered.