"Faketoshi" meaning in English

See Faketoshi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of fake + Satoshi. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fake|Satoshi}} Blend of fake + Satoshi Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Faketoshi
  1. (cryptocurrencies slang) Someone who falsely claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Tags: slang
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