[Maxamillion96]

if you believe the conspircy theory that Satoshi was created by an intelligence agency, then having it discovered would make a some people wary of using it.

[duxup]

But it doesn't really change how Bitcoin operates does it that's apparent isn't it?

[bediger4000]

As far as we know. It could be similar to Dual_EC_DRBG encryption. Some technique unknown to the public could potentially exist in it, and if the NSA is Satoshi, the likelihood goes way up.