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Daily Discussion, February 06, 2026
byu/rBitcoinMod inBitcoin
Posted by rBitcoinMod
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They bullied a Core dev to resignation today.
Back to 75k today lez go
THE “CENTRAL ORIGIN” IRONY
Amidst the market’s heavy red candles today, there is a fascinating irony hidden in the very name of Bitcoin’s creator that serves as a reminder of the mission.
While Satoshi Nakamoto is a common Japanese name, its literal kanji translation offers a poetic (and slightly suspicious) meaning. Satoshi (智) can mean “wise,” “quick-witted,” or “clear thinking.” Nakamoto (中本) translates literally to “Central Origin” or “Middle Foundation.” When you combine them, the name loosely translates to “Clear Thinking at the Central Origin.”
For years, conspiracy theorists have joked that this sounds like a wink toward “Central Intelligence,” fueling rumors of government involvement. However, most cypherpunks see it as a deliberate, high-level irony: the creator of the world’s most decentralized system chose a pseudonym that literally means “Central Origin.” It’s as if Satoshi was signaling that the old “center” of the financial world was being replaced by a new, wiser foundation built on math rather than trust.