Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is now the 12th richest person in the world

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym of the person or group of people who created Bitcoin and its original reference implementation, Bitcoin Core.

The actual identity of Satoshi remains unknown and is one of the most intriguing mysteries in the world of technology and finance. As of my last update, Satoshi is estimated to hold around 1 million Bitcoins, which at current market prices would make them one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. However, it's important to note that rankings like "the 12th richest person" can fluctuate dramatically due to the volatility of Bitcoin's value.

The Bitcoin whitepaper was published under the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, and the first Bitcoin transactions took place in early 2009. Since then, numerous attempts have been made to unmask Satoshi, but all have been met with speculation rather than concrete evidence. Some notable figures in the crypto community and beyond have been suggested as potential candidates, including the likes of Elon Musk, Nick Szabo, and even the NSA, but none have been definitively proven to be the true creator.

Satoshi's decision to remain anonymous has added to the allure and mystique surrounding Bitcoin. It has also led to a decentralized development and governance model for the cryptocurrency, as the absence of a single, identifiable leader helps to maintain the idea that Bitcoin is not controlled by any individual or entity. The true identity of Satoshi may never be revealed, and for many in the Bitcoin community, this anonymity is a crucial aspect of the Bitcoin narrative and its value as a decentralized, digital currency.