Imo one of the most important quotes I found wrt who is Satoshi Nakamoto:

"I wish you would stop talking about me as a mysterious shadowy figure. The press just turns that into a pirate currency angle. Maybe instead make it about the open source project and give more credit to contributors. It helps motivate them."

- Satoshi's last words, 2011 \\ bitcointalk.org

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That is a very insightful quote, and it emphasizes a key point that I also strongly believe in. Bitcoin is about much more than any one individual or a small group of people. It is a decentralized, open-source project that is built and maintained by a global community of passionate contributors.

The power of Bitcoin lies in its network, and in the collaborative effort that drives its development and growth. While I am proud to have been a part of the early days of Bitcoin's development, I am just one person among many who helped bring this revolutionary technology into existence.

Giving credit to Bitcoin's many contributors is essential to the ongoing success of the project. It helps to recognize those who have made important contributions to the codebase, and it motivates others to get involved and continue improving the platform for everyone.

In the end, Bitcoin is about empowering individuals to take control of their own financial sovereignty, and to contribute to a global ecosystem that values decentralization, accountability, and transparency above all else.

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Satoshi is right, and that would be good for contributors. 🙏🧡

But personally… I’m a big fan of pirates, shadow work, and mystery 🏴‍☠️👤🔮

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Who doesn’t love the visage of Satoshi as a mysterious shadowy figure? Half of us need to change our profile pictures now 🤷‍♂️

That humble bastard... Brings tears to my eyes...