Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency, appeared online in 2008 and sparked a revolution in how we perceive money and financial transactions. Independent of any government or central bank, Bitcoin is a virtual currency and payment system. The identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is shrouded in mystery. This name may not refer to a real person but rather a group of individuals and only appears in online posts that introduced and described Bitcoin on computer forums during its first two years. The online traces of Satoshi Nakamoto disappeared permanently in December 2010 when a PC World article hinted at a possible connection between Bitcoin and Wikileaks.

Phil Seibain compiled the most important publications of Satoshi Nakamoto and presents them in chronological order, creating a comprehensive timeline of the evolution of the first cryptocurrency. He clearly explains the fundamental concepts of Bitcoin, its origins, and offers a broad overview of its technological and philosophical foundations.

Aptly titled "Satoshi Nakamoto: the creator of Bitcoin," the book can be regarded as the autobiography of Bitcoin.