Nakamotos

Nakamotos is the plural form of the Japanese surname Nakamoto, commonly written 中本 in kanji. The name is of Japanese origin and is borne by people in Japan and by Japanese communities worldwide. It combines elements meaning middle (naka) and origin or base (moto).

The most famous bearer is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin. In 2008 he published the white paper that outlined a peer-to-peer electronic cash system and launched the first version of the Bitcoin software in 2009. After 2010 he withdrew from public communication, and his true identity has remained unproven, despite several individuals claiming they are or have been him. The case has had a lasting influence on cryptocurrency culture and on how the name Nakamoto is perceived.

Apart from Satoshi, many people with the surname Nakamoto have achieved recognition in various fields, including science, business, sports, and the arts. The surname is relatively common in Japan, though it is not among the very most frequent.

In popular culture, Nakamoto is sometimes used to evoke anonymity or technological association, a reflection of the Satoshi Nakamoto phenomenon. The term "Nakamotos" thus can refer to any people bearing the surname or, more specifically, to discussions around Satoshi Nakamoto and the Bitcoin project.