Ramazan Eles 
In the midst of ongoing debates surrounding the true identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, a trove of 120-page email exchanges between Nakamoto and his early collaborator, Martti Malmi, has surfaced, shedding new light on the formative stages of Bitcoin’s inception.
Recently, Chinese crypto journalist Colin Wu, known on X as Wu Blockchain, shared insights gleaned from emails disclosed by Malmi earlier this year. Originally presented as evidence countering Craig Wright’s claim to be Bitcoin’s original architect, these emails offer a glimpse into Nakamoto’s concerns regarding Bitcoin’s portrayal as an investment vehicle.
According to Colin Wu’s X post, the dialogue between Nakamoto and Malmi reveals Nakamoto’s reservations about labeling Bitcoin as an investment. In a previous X post, Wu underscored Nakamoto’s earlier admonition regarding Bitcoin’s substantial energy consumption. Furthermore, Nakamoto’s apprehension about categorizing Bitcoin as an investment also garnered attention during the conversation.
In his recent post, Wu emphasized Nakamoto’s advocacy for de-emphasizing anonymity within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Quoting from Nakamoto’s email, Wu highlighted Nakamoto’s stance on the matter, asserting the need to exercise caution despite the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin transactions.
On February 23, Martti Malmi took to X to bring attention to the email exchange spanning from 2009 to 2011 between himself and Nakamoto. Malmi admitted his initial discomfort with making the emails public but stated that Wright’s legal proceedings compelled him to do so as evidence.
It’s important to note that while these emails do not definitively establish Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity, they offer valuable insights into the creator’s vision and concerns regarding Bitcoin.
This revelation could potentially reshape the narrative surrounding Bitcoin’s origins and Nakamoto’s intentions, providing a deeper understanding of the principles underpinning the world’s leading cryptocurrency.