Satoshi’s recently disclosed emails unveil a wealth of captivating stories from the early days of Bitcoin.

A plethora of insights regarding the early days of cryptocurrency were recently unveiled when Martti Malmi, the earliest collaborator of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, published 120 pages of email exchanges between the two on GitHub on February 23rd.
The true identity of Nakamoto remains a subject of speculation within the cryptocurrency and blockchain community. However, the emails recently disclosed on GitHub by Malmi were initially presented as evidence in a London court case filed by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance against Craig Wright, who claims to be Nakamoto.


Email from Satoshi Nakamoto to Malmi. Source: Satoshi – Sirius emails 2009-2011
Following a brief examination of the emails by Cointelegraph, there are no conclusive findings or significant revelations that would immediately uncover Satoshi’s true identity. Nevertheless, for historians and avid enthusiasts of Bitcoin folklore, the emails contain numerous remarkable quotes and a general essence of Satoshi’s characteristic style — a straightforward, comprehensive approach that is simple yet effective, evident in the Bitcoin white paper.
Satoshi on “cryptocurrency”
Although it has long been assumed that Satoshi himself coined the term “cryptocurrency,” one email sent to Malmi on June 11, 2009, seems to challenge this theory.
According to Satoshi:
To Malmi’s credit, he responded by stating that “it sounds good” and expressing his belief that it sounded more intriguing than “digital P2P cash.”
Satoshi on anonymity
Malmi’s email exchanges also highlight Satoshi’s astute comprehension of anonymity, its significance, and the potential risks of misinformation for Bitcoin.
As Satoshi wrote in one email:
The email further goes on to essentially predict the emergence of blockchain forensics.