Former Mt. Gox CEO "Keep Satoshi's Identity a Secret"

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Amid intensifying attempts to uncover the identity of Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto, a virtual asset industry giant has taken a firm stance on protecting anonymity.

According to crypto media outlet U.Today on April 10 (local time), Mark Karpeles, former CEO of Mt. Gox, emphasized that keeping Satoshi Nakamoto's identity a secret is essential to protecting Bitcoin's intrinsic value. Karpeles criticized the New York Times for recently sparking controversy by identifying Blockstream founder Adam Back as Satoshi. He argued that protecting the creator's privacy should be the community's top priority.

Karpeles analyzed that revealing Satoshi Nakamoto's identity would not affect how the Bitcoin network operates or its value. This is because Bitcoin is already a code and protocol operating independently worldwide. He made it clear that the data on the blockchain would not change even if a specific individual's identity were revealed. He stated, "If Satoshi chose to remain anonymous, respecting that decision is consistent with Bitcoin's decentralized spirit."

The mystery of Satoshi's identity is a powerful symbol proving that Bitcoin is a public good, not tied to any specific power or individual. If the creator's identity were revealed, there would be a very high risk of becoming a target for government regulation or getting caught in legal disputes. Karpeles emphasized that privacy is a fundamental human right and warned that excessive attempts to track Satoshi could harm the stability of the virtual asset ecosystem.

Within the virtual asset industry, there is also criticism of the unproductive debate surrounding the search for Satoshi. Concerns are raised about speculative reports being repeated despite early developers like Adam Back denying being Satoshi. Karpeles expressed the view that instead of uncovering the creator's identity, energy should be directed towards increasing Bitcoin's practical applications and technological maturity.

Satoshi Nakamoto's secret is synonymous with the freedom and privacy that Bitcoin aims for. The creator's anonymity is a key factor that completed Bitcoin as a global public asset rather than the property of a single individual. Market participants understand that Satoshi's absence has made Bitcoin a more robust store of value and support his silence.

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