The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has remained a mystery for years. The recent discovery of the Bitcoin white paper on new Apple Mac computers has prompted speculation about who Satoshi Nakamoto really is.
Speculation has arisen that Steve Jobs, the late CEO of Apple, may have been the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto after the Bitcoin white paper was found on new Mac computers. The coincidence of Nakamoto’s disappearance in December 2010 and Jobs’ death in October 2011 has led some to connect the two events.
Notably, Bitcoin investor and blogger Lark Davis tweeted, “Was Steve Jobs actually Satoshi Nakamoto the creator of Bitcoin?” while Jason Williams, the author of “Bitcoin: Hard Money You Can’t F*ck With,” stated on Twitter, “Steve Jobs is Satoshi Nakamoto. I am serious.”
Technologist Andy Baio, who discovered the white paper on new Mac computers, has also questioned why it was included and suggested the presence of a “secret Bitcoin maxi working at Apple.”
Despite these theories, Apple has generally distanced itself from cryptocurrency since Jobs’ death. Former App Store director Phillip Shoemaker, who worked alongside Jobs, said Apple has always been skeptical of crypto and viewed it as a Ponzi scheme.
The recent discovery of the Bitcoin white paper on new Apple Mac computers has reignited speculation about the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. While some believe that Steve Jobs may have been the elusive creator, Apple’s history with cryptocurrency suggests otherwise.
Regardless of who Satoshi Nakamoto really is, their identity remains a fascinating and enduring mystery.