A well-known figure in the XRP community has placed an old mystery back into focus through a direct exchange with Elon Musk’s AI model, Grok.
Vet (@Vet_XO), a validator on the XRP Ledger, posted an image containing four individuals who have appeared in past speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity (anonymous Bitcoin creator). He then asked Grok to remove everyone who isn’t Satoshi from the image.
hey @grok remove everyone who is not satoshi from this image. pic.twitter.com/9bvTHWE2dH
— Vet (@Vet_X0) January 2, 2026
Grok’s Opinion on Satoshi’s Identity
The image featured David Schwartz, a prominent figure in the crypto space who recently announced that he would step down from his role as Chief Technology Officer at Ripple. Alongside Schwartz, it featured Hal Finney, a pioneering cryptographer and the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction from its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
It also showed Nick Szabo, a computer scientist, legal scholar, and cryptographer known for his significant contributions to the development of digital currency and smart contracts. It also featured the late cybersecurity expert Dan Kaminsky, who was a renowned white-hat hacker and a prominent figure in the field of network security.
Grok replied with an edited image that removed three people, leaving only David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer. For years, many in the crypto world have speculated that Schwartz is Satoshi, and Grok’s response has drawn renewed attention to these claims.
Is Schwartz Really Satoshi?
Vet rejected the outcome and challenged the reasoning behind it. He showed skepticism and pushed Grok to explain why it singled out Schwartz. Grok followed up with a clarification. The AI emphasized uncertainty and referenced existing narratives around Satoshi’s identity.
Grok pointed to long-running speculation tied to Schwartz’s background. It referenced his early work in cryptography and distributed systems, including patents dating back to the late 1980s, as well as his role at Ripple. Grok also noted that Schwartz has publicly denied being Satoshi Nakamoto and has said he first learned about Bitcoin in 2011.
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Why Schwartz Remains Part of the Theory
David Schwartz remains part of Satoshi discussions largely due to public perception and the narratives circulating online. Community speculation often highlights high-profile crypto figures with leadership roles in major projects, and Schwartz fits that profile.
His visibility on social media, participation in XRP Ledger development, and engagement with crypto debates give his name repeated exposure. Multiple notable figures have also directly and indirectly suggested that Schwartz is Nakamoto, and the speculation is unlikely to die soon.
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