30/05/2025
đŹ 10 Timeless Quotes from Satoshi Nakamoto â The Mind Behind Bitcoin
Whoever Satoshi Nakamoto is â individual or group â they changed the world forever with Bitcoin. But beyond the code, it was Satoshiâs words that truly captured the vision behind the revolution.
From cryptic messages in the Genesis Block to fiery replies on mailing lists, here are 10 of Satoshi's most powerful and thought-provoking quotes, along with why they still matter today đ
1ď¸âŁ âThe Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on Brink of Second Bailout for Banks.â
Hidden in Bitcoinâs first block, this message wasnât just a timestamp â it was a warning and a mission statement.
2ď¸âŁ âIâve been working on a new electronic cash system thatâs fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party.â
No middlemen. No banks. Just code, consensus, and math.
3ď¸âŁ âMost of the value comes from the value that others place in it.â
A reminder that belief â not just utility â drives value. Just like gold, Bitcoin's scarcity gives it strength.
4ď¸âŁ âIf you donât believe it or donât get it, I donât have the time to try to convince you, sorry.â
Mic drop. Not everyone will get it. And thatâs okay.
5ď¸âŁ âLost coins only make everyone elseâs coins worth slightly more. Think of it as a donation to everyone.â
Scarcity in action. Every lost Bitcoin strengthens the network.
6ď¸âŁ âWhen someone tries to buy all the worldâs supply of a scarce asset, the more they buy, the higher the price goes.â
Bitcoin defends itself through economics â the more you chase it, the faster it runs.
7ď¸âŁ âIt might make sense just to get some in case it catches on.â
The original "Get off zero." Even Satoshi hinted at FOMO.
8ď¸âŁ âBitcoins have no dividend or potential future dividend, therefore not like a stock. More like a collectible or commodity.â
Bitcoin isnât a business. Itâs digital gold.
9ď¸âŁ âIâm sure that in 20 years there will either be very large transaction volume or no volume.â
All or nothing. With Bitcoin, there is no in-between.
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