Recently, I’ve returned to this fascinating theory — is Nick Szabo really Satoshi Nakamoto? I know Szabo himself has repeatedly denied it, but honestly, the more I read about it, the more it starts to fall into place.

Let’s start with the obvious — Bit Gold. Nick Szabo created it earlier, and if you look at what he did, it’s practically a prototype of Bitcoin. This digital currency project gave the impulse for many things we later found in Bitcoin. Interestingly, both Szabo and Satoshi contacted the same group of people, seeking opinions on their ideas. Gizmodo even found a blog post by Szabo where he asked how to launch Bit Gold on the market — and this was after Satoshi published the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008. Coincidence? Possible.

But wait, it gets more interesting. Researchers from Aston University in Birmingham analyzed the writing styles of both individuals and found something strangely similar. It’s not just about words — there were similar manners, phrases, characteristic ways of expressing themselves. Jack Grieve, who led this research, said the similarities are “stunning.” This isn’t something that can be easily dismissed.

And here’s the best part — Nick Szabo and Satoshi Nakamoto essentially present identical arguments about why Bitcoin should have value. Of course, two independent people can arrive at similar conclusions, but when you combine this with everything else? Writing style, previous projects, similar arguments, the same circle of people for consultation? It starts to look like more than just a coincidence.

Satoshi’s true identity remains one of the biggest mysteries in the world of cryptocurrencies. Some believe it was a group of programmers; others point to specific individuals. But looking at all these connections, Nick Szabo seems to be one of the strongest candidates. Is it true? We probably will never know, but it’s definitely worth considering.