Investigating the Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
By
jfirebaugh
Toasted just enough. A reliable bake, gently seasoned.
Summary
The article describes a personal quest to uncover the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator. The author becomes intrigued after hearing a podcast about an HBO documentary claiming to have unmasked Nakamoto. The investigation leads to a 55-year-old computer scientist named Adam Back, based on clues buried in crypto lore. The piece reflects on the enduring mystery of Satoshi's identity and the author's own investigative efforts over time.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI had long considered the question of Satoshi's true identity one of our age's great enigmas
Bitcoin's creator has hidden behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto for 17 years
a trail of clues buried deep in crypto lore led to a 55-year-old computer scientist named Adam Back
I was instantly riveted
I had even spent several months re
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