«I am not Satoshi, but from the very beginning, I have closely studied the positive social implications of cryptography, privacy on the internet, and electronic money, hence my active interest in applied research on electronic money and privacy-enhancing technologies in the cryptopunk mailing list since around 1992, which led to the emergence of hash codes and other ideas,» explained Back.
Earlier, the New York Times published an investigation revealing that Back is indeed Satoshi. The media reported that by indirect signs, Satoshi was British, like Back; both use similar expressions, words, and also make specific spelling mistakes; Back described the fundamental principles of “cypherpunk” electronic money a decade before Bitcoin appeared, which later formed the basis for BTC; both expressed similar ideas on forums, including about the spam problem.
The cryptographer himself stated that the publication's evidence is a “combination of coincidences and similar phrases from people with similar experiences and interests.” He noted that he does not know who Satoshi is, and that is good for Bitcoin.
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Earlier, the New York Times published an investigation revealing that Back is indeed Satoshi. The media reported that by indirect signs, Satoshi was British, like Back; both use similar expressions, words, and also make specific spelling mistakes; Back described the fundamental principles of “cypherpunk” electronic money a decade before Bitcoin appeared, which later formed the basis for BTC; both expressed similar ideas on forums, including about the spam problem.
The cryptographer himself stated that the publication's evidence is a “combination of coincidences and similar phrases from people with similar experiences and interests.” He noted that he does not know who Satoshi is, and that is good for Bitcoin.
$BTC