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In recent tweets, Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus, known as “Shibetoshi Nakomoto” on X, addressed speculation about his involvement with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Markus reiterated in his post that, aside from Dogecoin and an earlier project called “Bells,” he has not been involved in creating or working on any other cryptocurrency. He stated that he has not worked on any cryptocurrency projects since 2014 and has no plans to do so again.

“Anything claiming I am affiliated is lying,” Markus added, putting to rest any speculation about his involvement with other blockchain initiatives.

However, the conversation took a humorous turn when X influencer Ian Miles Cheong cheekily responded with, “But you created Bitcoin.” Markus, brushing off the claim in his characteristic humor, responded, “Yes, and I created the internet and oxygen,” highlighting the absurdity of the speculation.

This exchange comes amid a flurry of theories linking various figures in the cryptocurrency world to the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. The Dogecoin cofounder’s humorous yet firm denial aims to clarify his position within the crypto community.

Dogecoin (DOGE)

Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a lighthearted alternative to traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which launched in 2009. Satoshi mysteriously disappeared from the scene in 2011, making it unlikely that the Dogecoin founder was Satoshi.

Satoshi Remains a Mystery

Despite efforts to investigate and uncover Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity, the Bitcoin creator remains a mystery, with no known real-world character attached to him. Speculation around Satoshi’s identity is ongoing.

Some suggest that Satoshi might not be a single person but rather a group that worked together to develop the Bitcoin code. Given the complexity of the coding, it is likely that it was developed by a team. To this day, the mystery of Satoshi remains unsolved.

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