Bengaluru paused on 5 April. A figure clad in a black hoodie and golden mask walked silently through its streets, drawing curious glances, phones, and questions. No words. Just presence.
It was a staged appearance—but it carried weight. Crypto investment platform Mudrex had decided to mark the 50th birthday of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, with a real-world nod to a digital mystery that still holds the financial world in its grip.
In a post on LinkedIn, Richa Mishra of Mudrex wrote, “Satoshi Nakamoto took a walk in Bengaluru… and the city stopped to stare. Black hoodie. Golden mask. Zero words. But somehow, everyone wanted a picture.” She added, “The streets turned into conversations. Photos turned into memories. And a whitepaper from 2008 felt very, very alive. Happy Birthday, Satoshi. Your vision keeps walking. And so do we.”
To coincide with the occasion, the firm also offered a one-day promotion. New users who completed KYC and deposited ₹5,000 in Bitcoin would receive ₹500 worth of the cryptocurrency, auto-credited to their wallets within 24 hours.
The birthday that launched a ritual
Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity remains one of the great unsolved puzzles of the internet era, registered 5 April 1975 as their date of birth when uploading the original Bitcoin whitepaper in 2009 through the P2PFoundation.
There’s no evidence that the date is real. Still, for Bitcoin enthusiasts around the world, it has become an unofficial birthday—a moment to reflect on the revolution Nakamoto triggered with the launch of Bitcoin in January 2009.
Each year, the crypto community marks the day with tributes, memes, debates, and, occasionally, street theatre.
A billion-dollar ghost
Satoshi Nakamoto is not just a name; it's a story wrapped in silence. After releasing the whitepaper in 2008 and launching Bitcoin the following year, the creator disappeared from public communication in 2011.
But their fingerprints remain.
According to Bloomberg, Nakamoto’s digital wallets may hold as much as 1 million Bitcoins—currently valued at over $62 billion. That kind of stake gives the mystery a geopolitical edge. Were the identity ever to be confirmed, it could alter how governments and corporations approach Bitcoin altogether.
The endless hunt for a name
In the absence of facts, theories fill the void.
In 2014, Newsweek named physicist Dorian Nakamoto as the possible founder. He denied the claim.
A year later, The New York Times suggested computer scientist Nick Szabo. He, too, has never claimed authorship.
Since 2016, Australian academic Craig Wright has asserted he is Nakamoto. But in March 2024, a UK judge rejected that claim and referred Wright to prosecutors for possible perjury.
Beyond those named in mainstream media, an HBO documentary has floated Canadian software developer Peter Todd. And in online corners of Reddit, some even suspect the CIA created Bitcoin.
The real Satoshi stays silent
Despite the parades, court cases, and speculation, one thing remains constant: the person—or people—behind Satoshi Nakamoto has never come forward. Not even on their "birthday."
But their invention continues to evolve, divide, and transform financial systems worldwide. And on a humid April day in Bengaluru, their legacy was briefly brought to life—wordlessly, but powerfully.
As Mishra put it, “Your vision keeps walking. And so do we.”
It was a staged appearance—but it carried weight. Crypto investment platform Mudrex had decided to mark the 50th birthday of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, with a real-world nod to a digital mystery that still holds the financial world in its grip.
In a post on LinkedIn, Richa Mishra of Mudrex wrote, “Satoshi Nakamoto took a walk in Bengaluru… and the city stopped to stare. Black hoodie. Golden mask. Zero words. But somehow, everyone wanted a picture.” She added, “The streets turned into conversations. Photos turned into memories. And a whitepaper from 2008 felt very, very alive. Happy Birthday, Satoshi. Your vision keeps walking. And so do we.”
To coincide with the occasion, the firm also offered a one-day promotion. New users who completed KYC and deposited ₹5,000 in Bitcoin would receive ₹500 worth of the cryptocurrency, auto-credited to their wallets within 24 hours.
Happy Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto 💸💸 !
— BITCOIN EXPERT INDIA (@Btcexpertindia) April 5, 2025
Mudrex brought ‘Satoshi’ to life in Bengaluru !
To celebrate the visionary behind Bitcoin, @officialmudrex is offering a one-day exclusive deal for new users !
Deposit ₹5,000 today and receive ₹500 worth of FREE BTC in your wallet !… pic.twitter.com/6FyzNmzakK
The birthday that launched a ritual
Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity remains one of the great unsolved puzzles of the internet era, registered 5 April 1975 as their date of birth when uploading the original Bitcoin whitepaper in 2009 through the P2PFoundation.
There’s no evidence that the date is real. Still, for Bitcoin enthusiasts around the world, it has become an unofficial birthday—a moment to reflect on the revolution Nakamoto triggered with the launch of Bitcoin in January 2009.
Each year, the crypto community marks the day with tributes, memes, debates, and, occasionally, street theatre.
A billion-dollar ghost
Satoshi Nakamoto is not just a name; it's a story wrapped in silence. After releasing the whitepaper in 2008 and launching Bitcoin the following year, the creator disappeared from public communication in 2011.
But their fingerprints remain.
According to Bloomberg, Nakamoto’s digital wallets may hold as much as 1 million Bitcoins—currently valued at over $62 billion. That kind of stake gives the mystery a geopolitical edge. Were the identity ever to be confirmed, it could alter how governments and corporations approach Bitcoin altogether.
The endless hunt for a name
In the absence of facts, theories fill the void.
In 2014, Newsweek named physicist Dorian Nakamoto as the possible founder. He denied the claim.
A year later, The New York Times suggested computer scientist Nick Szabo. He, too, has never claimed authorship.
Since 2016, Australian academic Craig Wright has asserted he is Nakamoto. But in March 2024, a UK judge rejected that claim and referred Wright to prosecutors for possible perjury.
Beyond those named in mainstream media, an HBO documentary has floated Canadian software developer Peter Todd. And in online corners of Reddit, some even suspect the CIA created Bitcoin.
The real Satoshi stays silent
Despite the parades, court cases, and speculation, one thing remains constant: the person—or people—behind Satoshi Nakamoto has never come forward. Not even on their "birthday."
But their invention continues to evolve, divide, and transform financial systems worldwide. And on a humid April day in Bengaluru, their legacy was briefly brought to life—wordlessly, but powerfully.
As Mishra put it, “Your vision keeps walking. And so do we.”
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