The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is now wealthier than Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Dell founder Michael Dell, with an estimated fortune exceeding $130 billion.
The rise in net worth follows Bitcoin's surge to new all-time highs, gaining over 14% in the past month.
Satoshi's fortune, believed to stem from 1.1 million BTC mined during Bitcoin's earliest days, puts him just $12 billion shy of surpassing Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett, who once infamously likened Bitcoin to 'rat poison.'
If Bitcoin's price climbs slightly above $128,000, Satoshi will overtake Buffett on the global wealth list.
While the exact identity of Satoshi remains unknown, theories have pointed to developers such as Hal Finney and Adam Back, as well as public figures like Elon Musk.
None have been confirmed, and the wallets linked to Satoshi have never moved any funds, fuelling speculation he may no longer be alive, or is committed to never selling.
