Will Satoshi ever come forward?

[FinneysTrueVision]

There are many theories about who Satoshi might be. Some people think he may even be dead. It would be better if they did not come forward. Bitcoin doesn't need leaders. If their identity was revealed then it could have major repercussions that could destabilize the community.

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[Sithara007]

Need to look in to the legal aspect as well. Let's not forget that Satoshi is the mastermind behind most important anti-authority innovation in recorded history. The governments are not going to be kind to him. I won't be surprised if he ends up like Ross Ulbricht or Edward Snowden. Ulbricht was a small fish, and yet he received life without parole. The reasons is that he went against the system. Similarly fake charges will be brought against Satoshi and he will be imprisoned, if he reveals his true identity.

[serjent05]

Satoshi had been hiding for almost a decade now, I don't think that he will reveal himself at this point.  Bitcoin is doing well even without him, so probably he thinks that there is no use if ever he will come forward and will only disrupt or hinder Bitcoin being decentralized since, for sure he will have a huge influence thus his decision will greatly be weighed and will affect Bitcoin decentralization.

[terrorJR]

no answer is a very correct answer.
I totally agree with what you said, I also think that satoshi will not appear. but for now there are so many claims about this satoshi. indirectly if for example satoshi advanced why not from the first why only now forward.

[Shasha80]

no answer is a very correct answer.
I totally agree with what you said, I also think that satoshi will not appear. but for now there are so many claims about this satoshi. indirectly if for example satoshi advanced why not from the first why only now forward.

Until now no one has been able to show the existence of Satoshi Nakamoto, not long after creating Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto just disappeared.
Satoshi did not leave the slightest trace, many people have searched for the whereabouts of Satoshi Nakamoto and ended in failure. Why after
a long absence then Satoshi had to reappear, there is no strong reason why Satoshi Nakamoto should appear. What appears is only people who
seek popularity by claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, whereas all of them have no solid evidence to show that they are Satoshi. I believe Satoshi
will not reappear, because he knew that finding out his identity could jeopardize his life, so forget the plan to find Satoshi Nakamoto, it will only
be a waste of time, it's better to focus on his creation, namely Bitcoin.

[hannahB4]

I literarily don't see any disadvantage to them coming forward but if their existence is been known this might give bitcoin more popularity and positive recognition for those who still doubt it. Nobody can say if he/she has ever come forward or even if he/she has come forward without us been aware.

[kryptqnick]

Whoever this person is, I don't think they will come forward. One possible reason is being dead, but I hope that's not true. If Satoshi is alive and hasn't come to the public yet, I don't see why anything in the future might motivate any different action. Satoshi deserves privacy and probably won't give it up. Moreover, I think it's actually better for the community this way because an abstract Bitcoin creator is more appealing than any real one. The real person has some political views and did some things in life, and this could divide the community. Plus in times of difficult decisions (like SegWit) people would ask for advice and one person would become very influential.

[Altcoinsintel]

Personally, I think the cons of him coming forward will always outweigh the pros but I'm curious what some of y'all think. What would your single biggest pro or con be for him coming/not coming forward be?

Are you so sure it's a him? I don't think Satoshi ever stated gender.