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The 2011 Bitcointalk thread discussed Satoshi Nakamoto's disappearance from the Bitcoin community. Satoshi's last post on the forum was on December 13, 2010, which led to speculation about their whereabouts[1]. Initial reactions ranged from jokes to genuine concern, with some users suggesting Satoshi might be on a break or working under a different identity[1].
As time passed without Satoshi's return, community members began to worry more seriously. However, Gavin Andresen reported receiving an email from Satoshi about a bug on January 13, 2011, temporarily alleviating concerns[1].
The thread revealed that Satoshi had planned their absence, having asked Gavin to take over the build process and removing their ability to send emergency messages to Bitcoin clients[1]. This led to speculation about Satoshi's true identity, with various theories proposed[1].
The discussion also featured the first Satoshi impersonator, who humorously gave absurd instructions to the community[1]. Despite initial concerns, many Bitcoin supporters emphasized that the cryptocurrency could function without Satoshi's involvement, demonstrating early confidence in the decentralized nature of the project[1].
Sources [1] "Guys, I think Satoshi left us" > 2011 Bitcointalk thread \ stacker news ~bitcoin #463065
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Based on the search results, there are a few reasons why some people may have speculated about a potential connection between Satoshi Nakamoto and WikiLeaks:
  1. Timing of Satoshi's disappearance: Satoshi's last public post on the Bitcoin forum was on December 13, 2010, which was shortly after WikiLeaks began receiving attention for potentially using Bitcoin. This timing led to speculation about a possible connection[1].
  2. Satoshi's concern about WikiLeaks: In one of his last messages, Satoshi directly addressed the WikiLeaks situation, expressing worry about the organization using Bitcoin. He feared that the attention from WikiLeaks could "destroy" the Bitcoin community in its early stages[2][4].
  3. Shared cypherpunk origins: Both Bitcoin and WikiLeaks had roots in the cypherpunk community, which could suggest a potential connection between their creators[4].
  4. Fear of government intervention: Satoshi seemed particularly concerned about drawing too much attention from governments, especially the US government. This aligns with WikiLeaks' adversarial relationship with authorities[2][3].
  5. Privacy concerns: Satoshi's desire for anonymity and sudden disappearance could be seen as similar to the privacy-focused ethos of WikiLeaks[1][3].
However, it's important to note that there is no concrete evidence linking Satoshi to WikiLeaks, and these connections remain speculative. Satoshi's concerns about WikiLeaks using Bitcoin were more likely related to protecting the nascent cryptocurrency from potential government backlash during its vulnerable early stages[2][4].
Sources [1] "Guys, I think Satoshi left us" > 2011 Bitcointalk thread \ stacker news ~bitcoin #463065 [2] Why was Satoshi worried when Wikileaks brought attention to bitcoin? https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/p4hi3s/why_was_satoshi_worried_when_wikileaks_brought/ [3] The Satoshi Paradox | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/world/the-satoshi-paradox-idUS998579585/ [4] How Bitcoin And WikiLeaks Saved Each Other - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2019/04/26/how-bitcoin-and-wikileaks-saved-each-other/ [5] How Bitcoin Rescued WikiLeaks from Financial Collapse https://www.helloarc.ai/blog/how-bitcoin-rescued-wikileaks-from-financial-collapse
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