Billy Markus Sets the Record Straight: I Only Created Dogecoin, Not Bitcoin!

Billy Markus humorously dismissed speculation linking him to the creation of Bitcoin as DOGE unexpectedly surged. Recently, rumors have been swirling around Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus and his potential connection to Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies. Much of this speculation stems from his username on X, "Shibetoshi Nakamoto," which humorously nods to Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Despite this playful nickname, Markus has consistently distanced himself from any involvement with Bitcoin, emphasizing his focus on DOGE and dismissing the claims as mere internet chatter.

Dogecoin Co-Founder Clears the Air

In response to the growing speculation, Markus addressed the rumors directly on X, stating:

"Just going to reiterate that I have not created any cryptocurrency except Dogecoin in 2013 (and bells before that), have not worked on any cryptocurrency since 2014, and will never create or work on any cryptocurrency since those two."

He added:

"Anything claiming I am affiliated is lying."

The exchange took a comedic twist when X influencer Ian Miles Cheong jokingly remarked:

"But you invented Bitcoin."

Markus replied with his characteristic humor:

"Yes, and I also invented the internet and oxygen."

This witty comment highlights the absurd nature of such claims, underscoring the many speculations that swirl around prominent figures in the crypto community.

Markus is Not Satoshi

The speculation around the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has led to various theories linking prominent figures in the crypto space. However, Markus took a light-hearted yet clear stance against these rumors, dismissing them with humor.

DOGE, launched in 2013 as a fun alternative to more serious digital currencies like Bitcoin, came four years after BTC’s debut in 2009. With Satoshi vanishing from the public eye in 2011, it seems highly unlikely that the creator of Dogecoin is behind Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, DOGE was trading at $0.1149, experiencing a 5.19% surge in the last 24 hours and over 10% in weekly gains. BTC, on the other hand, stood at $64,307.87, with a 1.21% rise in the past day. AMBCrypto’s analysis of Santiment data on the RSI for both coins further confirmed that bullish momentum is here to stay.

Source: Santiment