Has Bitcoin X handle shared picture of Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis? Fact Check 

Written By:
Shruti Lakhlani

Reviewed By:
Dhara Chavda

Has Bitcoin X Handle Shared Picture Of Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis? Fact Check

Pi Network has become one of the most popular projects lately, with 60 million-plus users in a very short span. Pi Network is even listed on several centralized exchanges but is yet to be listed on the Binance Exchange.

Pi followers have been actively engaging on X posts related to Pi Network; however, it’s important to know what’s right and what’s not before engaging with any social media posts. 

A Twitter account named The Times of PiNetwork with 28.7K-plus followers posted claiming that the original Bitcoin X account shared two different posts at different times, a caricature picture of Pi Founder Nikkolas, one on January 11, 2024, and a second on April 25, 2025.

The tweet immediately went viral, igniting excitement among the Pi users who believed it to be true, due to which people started engaging through comments and started getting influenced by the post, making them think that they should buy or invest in the Pi token. 

Upon checking, it was found that Bitcoin’s official handle did share a caricature picture via its account, but it wasn’t Pi Founder Nikkolas.

When being asked to Grok, a chatbot tool of X (formerly Twitter), it said, The caricature shown is of Hal Finney, an early Bitcoin pioneer. Popular for his dark beard, curly hair, and glasses, he was a computer scientist and the first person to receive the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Also, when looking carefully, the caricature seems to be older, which resonates with Hal Fenny.

Based on the fact check, every user should double-check the data or information circulating on social media. One must verify it from a reliable and accurate source before making any crucial decision to invest your hard-earned money One wrong or impulsive decision can cost you all of your life savings.

Also Read: New Evidence Cast Doubt on Hal Finney Being Bitcoin’s Creator



Shruti is a budding crypto writer by the day and an avid podcaster by night. As a writer and critical thinker, she believes her experiences, explorations and journey, have guided her to bring life to words. When not behind the mic or desktop, Shruti can be found immersed in music or practicing Yoga, both of which, brings peace to her.
Dhara is a crypto content analyst and writer with over 2 years of experience in the industry. Dhara has a deep understanding of the crypto market and is well-versed in various blockchain technologies. Dhara is also an avid trader and stays current with the latest trends and news in the crypto world. With Dhara's expertise and passion for the industry, readers can expect insightful and informative content.
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