Mysterious Donor Supported Bitcoin's Early Development, Reveals Satoshi Nakamoto's Emails

According to PANews, over 100 emails written by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto were made public last week, revealing new information about the mysterious figure. Among the most interesting discoveries was the existence of a 'mysterious donor' who provided financial support for the early development of Bitcoin. The emails show that in 2010, a donor known to Nakamoto provided $3,600 in funding for the project. At the time, this amount could have been used to purchase over 58,000 Bitcoins at a price of $0.06 per coin. The donor made a significant sacrifice for the long-term development of Bitcoin. The conversation about the 'donor' took place between Martti Malmi, an early Bitcoin developer, and Nakamoto, but only lasted for a year. In July 2009, Nakamoto mentioned the possibility of finding donors for projects that needed funding, but noted that their desire for anonymity made it difficult to use the funds effectively. In August 2009, Malmi consulted Nakamoto about raising funds for his newly established Bitcoin trading platform, Bitcoin Market. Although Nakamoto expressed a desire for the project to be completed independently of his involvement, he mentioned the possibility of finding a 'sponsor' for the idea. In June 2010, Nakamoto mentioned receiving a $2,000 donation, which he said needed to be transferred to Malmi to protect his identity. However, by July 2010, the donor had not yet sent any funds to Malmi. Nakamoto responded by saying he would contact the donor again to prioritize the payment. In July 2010, Malmi received a $3,600 donation and agreed to use it for project expenses, such as web hosting services. Nakamoto also agreed to allocate $1,000 to Malmi's new trading platform. Notably, Nakamoto believed that the money could be lent to other businesses that might accept Bitcoin. Six months later, Nakamoto disappeared. To this day, the identity of the donor remains a mystery. However, it is clear that the donor's sacrifice played a crucial role in the early success of Bitcoin. Whoever this person is, Bitcoin owes them a debt of gratitude.