The Epstein files revive an old Bitcoin question: Who really created BTC?
The release of the Epstein files, including 3.5 million pages of records, revealed his 2016 attempt to broker a deal involving a proposed Middle Eastern fiat currency called "the Sharia," which included a blockchain-based digital version. Epstein claimed to be in contact with the "founders of Bitcoin," using the plural term and reigniting speculation about Bitcoin's creation. The files also show Epstein donated $525,000 to MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative, which funded Bitcoin Core developers. Despite his efforts to position himself as influential in crypto circles, the open-source and decentralized nature of Bitcoin prevents any single entity from controlling it. The episode underscores how emerging technologies attract power-seeking figures but remain resistant to centralized manipulation.
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