Stephen Mollah is the latest individual to claim the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.
Despite Bitcoin's immense impact on the global cryptocurrency industry, the true identity of its founder remains unknown.
Bitcoin supports a two trillion-dollar market, is embraced by major investment houses, and serves as legal currency in some countries.
The anonymity of its creator, who holds over a million bitcoins valued in the billions, contributes to the intrigue.
A recently held press conference at London's Frontline Club, organized by Charles Anderson, promised to reveal Bitcoin's creator but ended in skepticism.
During the event, Stephen Mollah proclaimed himself Satoshi Nakamoto but failed to provide any concrete evidence, such as accessing the initial Bitcoin block, compelling journalists to dismiss his claim as another dead-end.
Over time, Dorian Nakamoto, Craig Wright, and even
Elon Musk have faced incorrect association with Bitcoin's creation, further fueling the mystery.
Some, like Bitcoin podcaster Natalie Brunell, believe Satoshi's anonymity is purposeful, ensuring Bitcoin's decentralization.
Carol Alexander, a finance professor at Sussex University, suggests that focusing on Satoshi's identity distracts from more vital discussions on cryptocurrency's impact on the global economy.
For now, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto continues to elude the public, leaving the mystery unsolved.