5 Key Insights From the Leaked Emails of the Mysterious Bitcoin Creator

Recently leaked emails from the mysterious creator of Bitcoin have shed light on their goals and beliefs.

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Satoshi envisioned Bitcoin as the primary and universal digital currency.

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Nakamoto believed Bitcoin could outperform Visa's transaction speeds using existing hardware

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Emphasizing decentralization, anonymity, and security, Nakamoto highlighted these as core aspects of Bitcoin

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Nakamoto also acknowledged that Bitcoin would be more energy-efficient than traditional banking systems.

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