Why Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Wallets Can’t Be Unlocked With 24 Words

Despite widespread social media claims in 2025, Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1.1 million bitcoin holdings cannot be unlocked using a 24-word seed phrase because the BIP39 standard was introduced years after the pseudonymous creator’s activity ended. BIP39 and Satoshi Nakamoto: Why Modern Seed Phrases Don’t Apply Viral posts on X, formerly Twitter, have fueled speculation throughout