Is Bitcoin’s Creator From Ripple? Hoskinson’s XRP Comments Revive ‘Schwartz Is Satoshi’ Claims

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Ah, the classic tale of a mysterious figure shrouded in digital fog-none other than Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin. Recently, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has stirred the pot yet again, reviving the long-standing theory that David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO, might just be the elusive Satoshi. The whispers had been dying down, but alas, no theory ever truly disappears in crypto-land, does it?

This notion, once quietly resting in the shadows, has been brought back into the limelight during a recent conversation by Angry Crypto Show. They dusted off the old speculation that Schwartz, with his cryptographic prowess, could have crafted Bitcoin. A theory that even the late John McAfee, ever the provocateur, had championed. McAfee, in his famously colorful way, declared Schwartz to be the most likely candidate to have designed Bitcoin’s architecture. McAfee, of course, was an expert in…well, being McAfee.

Renewed Attention After Hoskinson’s Remarks

Interest reached a fever pitch when Hoskinson, not one to shy away from a juicy comment, declared Schwartz as “very smart” and added that he had generously helped Cardano’s Midnight team-without asking for a penny. How charming! Can’t help but admire the subtle humility of the tech mogul community. The two teams, Ripple and Cardano, are apparently cozying up behind the scenes, working on privacy tech and cross-chain designs. Let’s be real, it’s a mystery how any of these systems communicate without the help of a good ol’ fashioned text message, considering the ever-present Twitter spats.

On top of that, Hoskinson went on to praise XRP, calling it “one of the oldest cryptocurrency ecosystems,” predating even Ethereum and daring to challenge Bitcoin’s early blueprint. Yet, his remarks were notably sweet at a time when Cardano and XRP communities are typically more engaged in a battle of words on social media. Almost like a romantic reconciliation after a bitter breakup. “We’re not that different,” they seem to be saying. Except, of course, when they are.

Why Schwartz’s Name Keeps Coming Up

So why, you ask, does Schwartz’s name keep cropping up in this saga? Well, as analysts are fond of reminding us, it’s Schwartz’s extensive background in cryptography and distributed systems that keeps him at the center of the Satoshi debate. He’s been designing security architecture since the 1990s (that’s right, folks, the 90s), and he played a crucial role in building the XRP Ledger-a blockchain network that came to life soon after Bitcoin. He’s basically one of the grandfathers of crypto. Sorry, Grandpa Satoshi-you’re still not getting any credit for this one.

Those who stand by the “Schwartz is Satoshi” theory argue that his early writings and technical activities match what we expect from the anonymous Bitcoin creator. But alas, Schwartz has firmly denied the claims time and time again-though who can really trust the words of a man who helped create an entire cryptocurrency, really? Maybe he’s just being coy. Or maybe there’s no conspiracy here. But who can resist a good theory? Certainly not the crypto world.

One thing is for certain, though: as long as Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery, this speculation will continue to crop up like weeds in the garden. So, if you’re waiting for a definitive answer, don’t hold your breath. The only thing we know for sure is that the more we learn about these crypto titans, the more we realize… we know absolutely nothing.

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2025-12-11 20:13