Who is the creator of Bitcoin?

The creator of Bitcoin is Satoshi Nakamoto. This pseudonymous individual or group released the Bitcoin white paper in 2008, detailing the concept of a decentralized digital currency that operates on a peer-to-peer network. In January 2009, Nakamoto mined the first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the Genesis Block, marking the official launch of the Bitcoin network.

Satoshi Nakamoto's work not only introduced the concept of Bitcoin but also the underlying technology of blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that ensures the integrity of transactions without the need for a central authority. As a result, Nakamoto is recognized as the pioneer in the development of cryptocurrencies.

Other mentioned figures, such as Vitalik Buterin, are known for different contributions to the cryptocurrency ecosystem; Buterin co-founded Ethereum, which introduced smart contracts and a different programming model for blockchain applications. David Chaum is known for his work in cryptography and digital currency not specifically related to Bitcoin. Roger Ver is an advocate for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency but did not create Bitcoin itself.