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Crypto & Digital MoneyCrypto History

Nobody Knows Who Made Bitcoin

Its creator vanished and left a fortune untouched

Someone invented a new kind of money, mined a fortune in it, then vanished and left it untouched. Who walks away from that?

You'll find out

  • Satoshi's very last words
  • How big the untouched fortune is
  • What a judge ruled in 2024

Why it matters

The money in the next lessons runs with no founder in charge. Its creator showed that by walking away.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 120 · Zone 14

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