English 
Spanish 
3 min read
1 comments
A billionaire mystery: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto could overtake Elon Musk to become the world's richest man. With an estimated fortune of $550 billion and no identity revealed, Nakamoto is about to redefine the concept of wealth and anonymity on the planet.
Little is known about him, but the fortune of one of technology's greatest mysteries could change the landscape of global wealth forever.
An anonymous identity, a digital revolution and billions of dollars at stake – Bitcoin's creator, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, could take the Elon Musk's post as the richest in the world by 2025.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
The enigma behind Nakamoto remains one of the greatest curiosities of the 21st century.
- How to save energy — How to reduce your electricity bill by up to R$216
- Highway has glow-in-the-dark paint instead of light bulbs, but there's a problem: it costs 20 times more
- Trump threatens to disrupt global trade: 10% tariffs on China and the European Union in the crosshairs!
- After nearly going bankrupt with oil, Eike Batista reveals that the focus is now on Brazilian agribusiness with investments in super sugarcane
Despite theories ranging from a lone programmer to a group of developers, the truth is that no one knows who he or they really are.
Nakamoto disappeared in 2011, after delegating control of Bitcoin to other developers. Before that, he accumulated around 1,1 million bitcoins, currently estimated to be worth over $117 billion.
If the market continues to rise, his fortune could reach an impressive $550 billion, far surpassing that of Elon Musk, who currently tops the list with a fortune of $243 billion.
Bitcoin on the Rise: The Impact of Record Price
On December 17, 2024, Bitcoin reached a historic milestone when it was traded at US$ 108.135, according to analysis by Arkham Intelligence, a platform specialized in blockchain.
This meteoric rise in price has seen Nakamoto surpass billionaires like Bill Gates, Jim Walton and Rob Walton, reaching 12th position among the richest.
If the trend continues, Nakamoto could even displace Zara founder Amancio Ortega, who currently ranks 10th with a fortune of $119 billion.
The future of cryptocurrencies
A possible decision by the United States government to create a strategic reserve with 1 million bitcoins in 2025 could lead to an unprecedented increase in value.
The cryptocurrency could reach US$500 per unit, consolidating Nakamoto at the top of the billionaire rankings.
However, the mystery remains: who would be the first in Forbes list, but could never be on its cover?
The Genesis of Bitcoin
Bitcoin emerged at a time of economic turmoil. Following the 2008 financial crisis, Nakamoto published the white paper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” in October of the same year.
In it, he described the idea of a decentralized financial system that would eliminate intermediaries, such as banks and financial institutions.
The first Bitcoin block was mined on January 3, 2009, and since then, the digital currency has revolutionized the global financial market.
To date, none of the coins associated with Nakamoto's wallets have been moved, adding to the mystery surrounding his identity and intentions.
Anonymous Billionaire: A Title Like No Other
Although he is not included in official lists of billionaires due to his anonymity, Nakamoto's fortune is tracked by experts such as Arkham Intelligence.
His 1,1 million bitcoins put him in a unique position: the most private – and perhaps most visionary – billionaire in modern history.
Nakamoto's anonymity raises several questions: was he an individual, a collective or even a government?
With so many theories, the only certainty is that its creation transformed the global economy and gave rise to a billion-dollar market.
What's next?
If projections for 2025 come true, Nakamoto's anonymous identity could redefine the concept of wealth.
After all, how does the world behave when the richest man is a complete mystery?
The future of Bitcoin and its creator looks increasingly promising. However, it remains to be seen: How far does the power of a name that no one knows go?
Elon Musk is Satoshi Nakamoto