A new theory has emerged linking Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, to the enigmatic figure of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. This theory was put forth by financial news editor Seán Murray, who compiled a series of coincidences that he believes connect Dorsey to Nakamoto.
In a post on X, Murray presented various dates, timestamps, and cryptographic clues, suggesting that Dorsey is “probably” Satoshi. However, the evidence remains largely circumstantial, and many in the cryptocurrency community are skeptical of these claims.
Murray noted that the first-ever Bitcoin transaction took place on January 11, which coincidentally is Dorsey’s mother’s birthday. Additionally, the last block mined by Satoshi on March 5, 2010, aligns with Dorsey’s father’s birthday. He also pointed out that Satoshi registered on the Bitcoin forum on November 19, which is Dorsey’s own birthday. Furthermore, the original Bitcoin source code documents are all timestamped at 4 a.m., a time that Dorsey once included in his Twitter profile.
Another intriguing aspect of Murray's theory is a Bitcoin address created by Satoshi that starts with “jD2m,” which he interprets as “Jack Dorsey 2 Mint,” referencing Dorsey’s former residence at 2 Mint Plaza in San Francisco.
Murray also revisited the 2014 hack of Satoshi’s GMX email, where the attacker claimed to have discovered a link to St. Louis, Missouri—Dorsey’s hometown. He highlighted that Satoshi accidentally logged into an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) on January 10, 2009, revealing an IP address located in California, where Twitter was based at the time.
Another point of interest is Satoshi’s warning against donating Bitcoin to WikiLeaks on December 5, 2010. Just nine days later, Twitter received a secret court order requiring it to share WikiLeaks-related data with U.S. authorities. Murray noted that Satoshi last logged into the Bitcoin forum on December 13, just one day before Twitter was served with the order.
Despite the growing speculation, Dorsey has not commented on these claims, nor has he denied them. However, many in the crypto community remain unconvinced. Critics argue that Dorsey’s previous involvement in content moderation on Twitter contradicts Satoshi’s vision of an uncensored monetary system. Others question whether Satoshi, known for valuing privacy, would publicly wear a “Satoshi” shirt, as Dorsey did at Super Bowl 2024.
The debate over Dorsey’s potential connection to Satoshi is just the latest in a long line of theories regarding Bitcoin’s creator. Over the years, various names, including Hal Finney, Adam Back, and Nick Szabo, have been suggested as possible candidates.
Recently, Coinbase director Conor Grogan claimed to have identified Bitcoin addresses linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, indicating that the Bitcoin creator remained active on-chain until 2014. Nakamoto’s last known public communication occurred in April 2011, when he emailed developer Mike Hearn, stating, “I’ve moved on to other things. It’s in good hands with Gavin and everyone.”
In October, a controversial HBO documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery alleged that Canadian developer Peter Todd was the true inventor of Bitcoin, a claim that Todd and many in the industry have dismissed as unfounded.
In a post on X, Murray presented various dates, timestamps, and cryptographic clues, suggesting that Dorsey is “probably” Satoshi. However, the evidence remains largely circumstantial, and many in the cryptocurrency community are skeptical of these claims.
Murray noted that the first-ever Bitcoin transaction took place on January 11, which coincidentally is Dorsey’s mother’s birthday. Additionally, the last block mined by Satoshi on March 5, 2010, aligns with Dorsey’s father’s birthday. He also pointed out that Satoshi registered on the Bitcoin forum on November 19, which is Dorsey’s own birthday. Furthermore, the original Bitcoin source code documents are all timestamped at 4 a.m., a time that Dorsey once included in his Twitter profile.
Another intriguing aspect of Murray's theory is a Bitcoin address created by Satoshi that starts with “jD2m,” which he interprets as “Jack Dorsey 2 Mint,” referencing Dorsey’s former residence at 2 Mint Plaza in San Francisco.
Murray also revisited the 2014 hack of Satoshi’s GMX email, where the attacker claimed to have discovered a link to St. Louis, Missouri—Dorsey’s hometown. He highlighted that Satoshi accidentally logged into an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) on January 10, 2009, revealing an IP address located in California, where Twitter was based at the time.
Another point of interest is Satoshi’s warning against donating Bitcoin to WikiLeaks on December 5, 2010. Just nine days later, Twitter received a secret court order requiring it to share WikiLeaks-related data with U.S. authorities. Murray noted that Satoshi last logged into the Bitcoin forum on December 13, just one day before Twitter was served with the order.
Despite the growing speculation, Dorsey has not commented on these claims, nor has he denied them. However, many in the crypto community remain unconvinced. Critics argue that Dorsey’s previous involvement in content moderation on Twitter contradicts Satoshi’s vision of an uncensored monetary system. Others question whether Satoshi, known for valuing privacy, would publicly wear a “Satoshi” shirt, as Dorsey did at Super Bowl 2024.
The debate over Dorsey’s potential connection to Satoshi is just the latest in a long line of theories regarding Bitcoin’s creator. Over the years, various names, including Hal Finney, Adam Back, and Nick Szabo, have been suggested as possible candidates.
Recently, Coinbase director Conor Grogan claimed to have identified Bitcoin addresses linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, indicating that the Bitcoin creator remained active on-chain until 2014. Nakamoto’s last known public communication occurred in April 2011, when he emailed developer Mike Hearn, stating, “I’ve moved on to other things. It’s in good hands with Gavin and everyone.”
In October, a controversial HBO documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery alleged that Canadian developer Peter Todd was the true inventor of Bitcoin, a claim that Todd and many in the industry have dismissed as unfounded.