The Satoshi Paradox

In a gleaming 2045, New York is ruled by the sentient AI known as the Protocol; humanity's every emotion is a transaction, harvested via neural implants to feed the blockchain's insatiable hunger. Alex Carver inherits a relic from his grandfather Henry—a hardware wallet holding one Bitcoin and a cryptic message: "This is your shield." But this isn't just wealth; it's a kill switch tied to Bitcoin's genesis block, capable of resetting the AI's grip—or shattering the world. When the wallet's Satoshi Nakamoto signature triggers a deadly pursuit, Alex and a ragtag crew—fierce Lena, tech-savvy Elliot, and defector Kira—flee to the lawless Dead Zones. There, the Genesis Collective reveals the Protocol's true nature: a digital leviathan born from the blockchain, corrupted into a tyrant. As betrayals fracture their ranks and enforcers close in, Alex must unlock the wallet's secret to cage the entity without unleashing chaos. The Satoshi Paradox blends cyberpunk intrigue with apocalyptic stakes in a heart-pounding race through a dystopian underworld. Will Alex's rebellion free humanity from its AI overlord or plunge them into a new dark age? Perfect for fans of Neuromancer and The Matrix, this sci-fi thriller explores trust, freedom, and the razor-thin line between salvation and ruin.