Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after a new report claims he’s Bitcoin’s (BTC) creator
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Cryptographer Adam Back refuted claims made by The New York Times that he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.Summary
British cryptographer Adam Back has publicly denied reports by The New York Times suggesting he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Back attributed the speculation to his extensive early research in cryptography, privacy, and electronic cash, which shared thematic similarities with Bitcoin's design. He argued that these similarities are coincidental and stem from a shared intellectual history among cypherpunks. Industry experts, including Joe Weisenthal, also expressed skepticism regarding the report's conclusions, noting that early researchers often shared similar technical and philosophical outlooks.
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