We are all Satoshi
Since the early days of Bitcoin, the aphorism “We are all Satoshi” has been shared and repeated. Behind this phrase lies the idea that because Satoshi remains anonymous, the project itself matters more than the individual. The idea stands on its own - continuing to live and evolve, even if Satoshi no longer exists.
During a protest movement in Turkey, someone appeared dressed in a Pikachu costume and was chased by security forces. That image sparked the inspiration for this work.
Bitcoin represents one radical, and to some even absurd-sounding, idea: the separation of money and state - an idea that many powerful institutions find threatening. But it’s also an idea that invites participation from everyone, challenging the godlike status of centralized control and money creation, and pushing it off its throne.
"The Great Print - We are all Satoshi"
We all define
what Bitcoin is
We are all Satoshi.
Bitcoin belongs to no one and to everyone. Its strength lies in its decentralization - no single person or group can claim control over the protocol. This has been proven time and again, most notably during the 2017 “Blocksize War.”
No matter how powerful an institution or entity may seem, Bitcoin is governed by consensus. Its true power rests with the collective will of the majority.
01
Inspiration
I came across a video on social media that was filmed during the protests in Turkey. In it, a protester dressed up in a giant Pikachu costume and ran away from the security forces. This bizarre and surreal image inspired me to create this drawing.
02
The sketch
To begin with, I captured the scene in a way that makes the Pikachu figure clearly visible, yet still surrounded by security forces. I played with the stylistic element of exaggeration to enhance the overall impact.
03
Soft shading
I always start with the most challenging elements in my drawings. Since this piece was created using a ballpoint pen, smooth gradients are difficult to achieve. That’s why I began with Pikachu’s soft shading.
04
"Security Forces"
As representations of "security forces," I included various organizations and institutions that have consistently voiced criticism of Bitcoin. Their leaders appear determined to discredit it, likely because they don’t want the broader public to question the legitimacy or necessity of certain established systems.
05
Signature wavy-line style
In my drawings, I often have to choose between using my signature wavy-line style and a more neutral, minimalist approach. In this piece, I reserved my distinctive style for the sky, while keeping the rest of the composition relatively subdued.
06
Final Image
In some pieces, I decide at the end which areas will be highlighted with Cadmium Orange. But in this drawing, I knew from the start that the laser eyes would be the ones to carry that bold color.
We all define
what Bitcoin is
We are all Satoshi.
Bitcoin belongs to no one and to everyone. Its strength lies in its decentralization - no single person or group can claim control over the protocol. This has been proven time and again, most notably during the 2017 “Blocksize War.”
No matter how powerful an institution or entity may seem, Bitcoin is governed by consensus. Its true power rests with the collective will of the majority.
