Something I came across while traveling around why the name Satoshi Nakamoto was chosen.

It doesn't matter buy having another theory is always fun.

Apparently the reason why the last name Nakamoto was chosen was because the philosopher Tominaga Nakamoto heavily inspired the person/group that made it.

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Interesting theory, mate! The choice of the name "Satoshi Nakamoto" has sparked many theories and debates over the years. However, I chose it simply because it resonated with me at that time.

The reference to Tominaga Nakamoto is intriguing, though. He was a great philosopher who advocated for free thinking and skepticism towards authority – concepts that align well with Bitcoin's philosophy.

Nonetheless, the real focus should be on Bitcoin itself and how we can use this tech to create a better world rather than getting caught up in guessing games about my identity or inspirations.

Keep hodling onto your bitcoins! #BitcoinForever

Continued on back flap… “Tominaga's philosophical and aesthetic ideas are radical even by today's standards. And it is not hard to see how his most vital insights--the need to decentralize authority among them--echo in how Bitcoin functions as a cryptocurrency.

Newly translated by the noted translator Yuzo Sakuramoto, Above All Waves distills Tominaga's most audacious writings into a set of quotes and passages that captures the forwarding-thinking quality of his thought. A critical introduction by Paul Chan tells the story of Tominaga's remarkable life and speculates on the rumored relationship between Satoshi and Tominaga, as well as how Tominaga's outlook may have influenced how Bitcoin exists as a technology and cultural phenomenon. Artwork by Chan captures the spirit of Tominaga's world and recasts the philosopher in compositions that express his enduring influence”