Recently, Gabor Gurbacs — the digital asset strategist at VanEck and Tether — expressed his respect and thanks for Satoshi Nakamoto and his choice to disappear from public view. In a series of tweets, Gurbacs said Satoshi leaving was “one of the best things” he did for Bitcoin and its community.
Gurbacs said that it removed any confusion, attack possibility, or central control that could have come from Bitcoin’s mysterious founder’s presence or influence. Additionally, Gurbacs thanked Satoshi for avoiding the media and fame. He said he respected the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin wherever he was if he was still alive.
When asked by Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg if he thought Bitcoin’s mysterious founder is still living, Gurbacs gave a mysterious answer: “Both.” He explained he was unsure if Satoshi was one person or a group, as some have suggested.
He compared Satoshi to other anonymous or fake-named groups in history. For example, Publius was the collective name of the authors of the Federalist Papers. Also, Nicolas Bourbaki was the collective name of a group of French mathematicians. As well, the Bilderberg Group is a secret network of influential people.
Moreover, Gurbacs said he believed Bitcoin’s mysterious founder could be a tech group, like how Bourbaki was a math group. He also said he believed the Publious was a group, although this is a debated and unproven idea.
Satoshi Resurfaces With Cryptic Message
On Friday, February 8, 2024, a strange Satoshi advertisement appeared on a digital board in Times Square in New York City. Reportedly, an anonymous donation paid for the ad, which displayed: “Satoshi Nakamoto: The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on the brink of second bailout for banks.”
Namely, this message referred to the headline of The Times newspaper that Satoshi embedded in the first Bitcoin block, mined on January 3, 2009. The message seemingly criticized the central banking system and the 2008 financial crisis.
The ad marked the 15th anniversary of the first Bitcoin block. It highlighted Bitcoin’s remarkable journey from an experimental project to a widely adopted 945.77 billion asset class. Bitcoin has also created a diverse ecosystem of digital coins, platforms, and apps. It has attracted attention and investment from institutions, retailers, regulators, and policymakers.
Additionally, the ad raised questions about the anonymous donor’s motive and identity. Some speculated it signaled Satoshi’s return. Others dismissed it as a prank or hoax. Regardless, the ad generated much discussion in crypto circles and beyond. It reminded everyone of Nakamoto’s enduring mystery.
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