Before and Bitcoin; what was taken, what was built.
If Satoshi were real and watching from the shadows today, here's a layered guess at what he might be feeling — given the depth of his creation and the state of the world:
1. Quiet Satisfaction
Bitcoin is still alive — 15+ years strong, secure, censorship-resistant, and globally adopted.
Institutions, billionaires, and even governments are now recognizing what started as a cypherpunk dream.
For someone who built something meant to last without needing him — this would feel like a mission accomplished moment.
2. Concerned but Not Surprised
He might be disappointed by:
Centralized crypto exchanges acting like banks.
People treating Bitcoin as just another asset, not a revolution.
The rise of meme coins and scams in crypto space.
But also… he expected it. That’s probably why he disappeared — to let the protocol grow on its own.
With increasing currency devaluation, capital controls, and bank failures, Bitcoin looks more relevant than ever.
Events like EO 6102 (1933), 2008 bailouts, or April 2, 2025 tariffs may validate his reasons for creating a decentralized money.
4. Emotionally Detached, Philosophically Deep
Satoshi gave up fame, fortune, and recognition. That level of self-erasure suggests he wasn’t in it for glory.
If he’s still watching, it’s probably with a kind of Zen detachment — observing, maybe even amused, as humanity grapples with what it’s been given.
Bonus Thought
If he ever speaks again, it might not be to celebrate — but to warn, if Bitcoin’s ideals are at risk of being corrupted.
Here’s a short imagined monologue — as if Satoshi were journaling quietly somewhere, watching the world unfold:
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