Cryptic Correspondence: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Secret Email Emerges From The Shadows
Fragments of Satoshi Nakamoto’s secret identity, the genius responsible for the birth of Bitcoin (BTC), have resurfaced, shedding new light on the creation of the world’s first cryptocurrency. This revelation comes in the form of an email, hitherto undisclosed, bearing the date of August 22, 2008. The email, directed to computer scientist Wei Dai, offers […]
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The true identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has continued to be debated, with many speculating who Nakamoto might be. The debate has become more fueled by an old email and a tweet that suggests that the ‘real’ Nakamoto is still far from being identified. Bitcoin Creator Correspondence With Wei Dei An email correspondence between Satoshi Nakamoto and B-money founder Wei Dei has resurfaced. In the email (dated August 22, 2008), Nakamoto mentioned his interest in Dei’s B-money and noted the similarities between B-money and Bitcoin as he planned to release a paper that would....
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