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 The claim that Bitcoin was created by the #NSA lacks substantial evidence and is widely regarded as a conspiracy theory. #Bitcoin's origin is attributed to the pseudonymous figure, Satoshi Nakamoto, who published the Bitcoin whitepaper and developed the initial software. 

There is no credible proof linking the NSA or any government agency to Bitcoin's creation. Moreover, Bitcoin's principles of decentralization and privacy run counter to the goals of government surveillance. 

The open-source nature of Bitcoin allows for public scrutiny and transparency, making it improbable for a clandestine government project. Thus, the notion that the NSA created Bitcoin remains unfounded and speculative.🧐 
 The technology being used was invented by them. Even our holy internet. But are they in charge of everything that is happening digital? I don’t think so…. 
 Technology is typically contributions of many put it together by someone or the market itself