Satoshi Nakamoto
Coverage of Satoshi Nakamoto in the Nexus archive.
- What Happens When Bitcoin Reaches 21 Million Supply?
Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21 million coins set by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Once all 21 million are mined, no new coins will be created, but the network will continue operating as usual.
- Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
An expert claims that Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million bitcoin holdings and millions of other cryptocurrency can be protected from quantum computing attacks. The article discusses potential solutions to safeguard Bitcoin from future quantum threats.
- What’s the best outcome for bitcoin in the quantum future?
The future of bitcoin is uncertain due to potential quantum computing threats, which could compromise public addresses and wallets. A hard fork or doing nothing could both have negative consequences. Bitcoin's core principles may be at risk.
- Satoshi's Coins: Freezing or Seizing? How do we respond to Quantum Supremacy in the coming years.
The article discusses the potential risks of quantum supremacy on Bitcoin and the dichotomy of 'Freezing or Seizing' satoshi's coins. It mentions a drafted BIP proposal to lock wallet addresses and hypothetical scenarios where companies or countries could demonstrate their power by moving satoshi's coins. The author invites discussion on whether these entities should be allowed to recover or seize the coins.
- Definitive proof Paul LeReux is Satoshi Nakamoto
Paul LeReux is claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, due to his technological skills and alleged involvement with the FBI and NSA. He was arrested in an overseas operation less than a year after Satoshi Nakamoto stopped contributing to Bitcoin. LeReux's encryption software released in 1997 is cited as evidence.
- Technically my website could make me $80 billion. It won't. But it could. It tries to brute force guess Satoshi Nakamoto Wallet.
The website claims it could potentially make $80 billion and attempts to brute force guess Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet. The claim is highly speculative and unlikely to materialize. The website's true earnings are uncertain.
- An interesting read on Satoshi Nakamoto (PDF file)
The article discusses Satoshi Nakamoto, a topic of interest. The content is submitted by a user and includes a link and comments. The subject matter revolves around the creator of Bitcoin.
- Satoshi Nakamoto Anagram — Anyone else seen this?
A Reddit user noticed that Satoshi Nakamoto's name is an anagram for 'Astonish Aka Moto' or 'Astonish, also known as The Origin'. The discovery was shared on the platform by user u/PomegranateCandid646. The anagram has sparked interest among users.
- This was the second Bitcoin logo created by Satoshi Nakamoto in mid 2010, and used in Bitcoin node software (commit 86). Surprisingly, before yesterday, this logo found in the original Sourceforge Bitcoin repo, was not saved to the waybackmachine archive. So I took a snapshot for history.
Satoshi Nakamoto created a second Bitcoin logo in mid 2010, which was used in Bitcoin node software and recently saved to the Wayback Machine archive. The logo was found in the original Sourceforge Bitcoin repository. A snapshot was taken for historical purposes.
- Bitcoin Community Reaches Early Consensus on Quantum Computing Threat, Says Galaxy Digital - Blockonomi
The Bitcoin community is forming consensus on addressing quantum computing risks, with agreement to leave Satoshi Nakamoto's untouched holdings undisturbed and prioritize post-quantum cryptographic research. Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital highlights that distributed Satoshi addresses (22,000) reduce quantum attack feasibility, while exchanges can adopt post-quantum upgrades to mitigate risks.
- Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC
A Bitcoin quantum proposal introduces a method for Satoshi Nakamoto to prove ownership of Bitcoin without transferring the cryptocurrency, leveraging quantum computing concepts to verify control. This approach aims to address privacy and security concerns associated with traditional ownership verification.
- New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC
A new Bitcoin quantum proposal aims to enable Satoshi Nakamoto to verify control of Bitcoin without transferring the cryptocurrency, potentially enhancing security and privacy.
- Craig Wright's Satoshi 'Reveal' was 10 years ago today
Craig Wright's 2014 claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's creator, failed to gain widespread acceptance. A Reddit user reflected on the unsuccessful attempt to prove his identity as the pseudonymous figure.
- You Found Satoshi? Let’s See the Receipts
Two new projects, including one led by a Pulitzer-winning reporter, claim to have identified Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. However, the article questions why the search for the true identity continues despite these claims.
- Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? My Quest to Unmask Bitcoin’s Creator - The N…
The article explores the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's anonymous creator, and the ongoing efforts to identify their true identity.
- Teaser: "I Found some lost and forgotten Satoshi messages - content from Nov 2009 when Satoshi is setting up the pre-cursor to the BitcoinTalk forums with marttimalmi - These messages are not accounted for by Kicking The Hornets Nest, The Book of Satoshi or the Nakamoto Institute."
A user claims to have discovered lost Satoshi Nakamoto messages from November 2009, detailing the setup of a precursor to the BitcoinTalk forums with Martti Malmi. These messages are not referenced in existing works like 'Kicking The Hornets Nest,' 'The Book of Satoshi,' or the Nakamoto Institute.
- Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case
Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki and Jack Dorsey discuss Jarecki's documentary on Julian Assange, 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' highlighting Bitcoin's role in circumventing censorship and supporting free information. Dorsey emphasizes Bitcoin's gatekeeper-free nature, linking it to Assange's principles and the internet's founding ideals.
- Bitcoin Developer Proposes Fork To Redistribute Satoshi's 1.1M BTC
A Bitcoin developer has proposed a hard fork to redistribute the 1.1 million BTC associated with Satoshi Nakamoto's original wallet to Bitcoin holders. The proposal aims to address concerns about the concentration of early Bitcoin in a single address.
- Not a theft, but a statement: Inside the Bitcoin proposal to reassign Satoshi-linked coins
A Bitcoin proposal aims to reassign coins linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, framing the action as a 'statement' rather than theft. The initiative highlights debates around cryptocurrency ownership and transparency.
- Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
Actor-director Ben McKenzie discusses the rise of cryptocurrency on the Big Interview podcast, expressing concerns about its dangers and arguing that the mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto benefits the technology.
- Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don’t Own Bitcoin
Billionaire Tim Draper emphasized Bitcoin's growing mainstream adoption, warning that those without BTC ownership should be 'scared' as governments and economies transition toward cryptocurrency. He outlined a future where Bitcoin replaces fiat currencies, shared his personal journey with BTC, and urged individuals and governments to invest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency failure.
- Bitcoin Developer Plans to 'Reassign' Coins Linked to Satoshi Nakamoto in Hard Fork
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc proposes a hard fork called eCash to reassign coins from wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. The plan involves cloning these wallets and distributing the duplicated coins to investors.
- Satoshi Nakamoto (October 4, 2010) on implementing a block size increase
Satoshi Nakamoto proposed phasing in a larger block size by using a block number condition, ensuring older software versions would be obsolete by the time the change took effect. An alert system was suggested to notify users of older versions to upgrade.
- Bitcoin and The Piece of Paper That Fooled the World
The article compares Bitcoin to a meaningless number on a piece of paper, arguing that its value is based on unprovable claims. It criticizes Bitcoin's lack of real-world financial structure, asserting that its protocol only assigns numbers to identifiers without external referents.
- HAL FINNEY: “I was likely the first person after Satoshi to run Bitcoin. I mined block seventy-something and received the first BTC transfer when Satoshi sent me 10 coins as a test. We emailed for days after that, mostly me reporting bugs and him fixing them in real time, almost instantly.”
Hal Finney claims to be the first person after Satoshi to run Bitcoin, mined block seventy-something, and received the first BTC transfer of 10 coins from Satoshi as a test. He reported bugs to Satoshi, who fixed them in real time via email.
- Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s
The article highlights the urgent need for Bitcoin to address a potential quantum computing threat that could drain 6.9 million BTC, including Satoshi Nakamoto's early coins, by compromising cryptographic security.
- Odds Of Satoshi Moving His Coins Hit 10% Following New Documentary Claiming To Reveal His Identity
The probability of Satoshi Nakamoto moving his Bitcoin coins has increased to 10% following a new documentary that claims to reveal his identity. The documentary's release has sparked renewed interest in the mystery surrounding Bitcoin's creator.
- Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO
Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing threats is framed as a governance challenge rather than a technical one. Proposals like BIP-360 and Hourglass aim to mitigate risks, but debates persist over migrating legacy addresses and handling non-migratable coins like Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings.
- LONGITUDE recap: Adam Back on Satoshi, crypto regulation needs tweaks
Blockstream’s Adam Back discussed why he is often mistaken for Satoshi Nakamoto, while OKX Europe’s CEO praised the MiCA regulation as beneficial for the crypto industry during the LONGITUDE event in Paris.
- LONGITUDE recap: Adam Back on Satoshi, crypto regulation needs tweaks
Blockstream’s Adam Back addressed speculation about being Satoshi Nakamoto and discussed crypto regulation at the LONGITUDE event in Paris. OKX Europe’s CEO praised the MiCA regulatory framework as 'extremely beneficial' for the industry.
- 'Finding Satoshi' Makes the Case for Hal Finney, Len Sassaman as Bitcoin Co-Creators
A new documentary titled 'Finding Satoshi' claims that Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto was actually two individuals: Hal Finney and Len Sassaman. The film argues that these two figures collaborated to develop Bitcoin, challenging the long-held belief that Satoshi was a single person.
- What if..
The article speculates that Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, might still be alive but has lost access to his cryptocurrency wallet. It suggests he could be too ashamed to admit this situation.
- Inside the hunt for Satoshi: Filmmakers chase crypto’s biggest mystery
Filmmakers are investigating the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, as part of a documentary exploring cryptocurrency's biggest enigma.
- Fake professor embarrasses himself with bitcoin ‘criticism’
A self-proclaimed 'Professor Jiang' gained viral attention for falsely claiming the CIA created Bitcoin and demonstrating a lack of understanding about blockchain technology. The individual's incorrect assertions, including the belief that Bitcoin operates on CIA-controlled servers and ignorance of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, have previously led to embarrassment.
- British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto
A British computer scientist, Adam Back, denied claims that he is Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, following a New York Times report suggesting his involvement. The article details efforts to uncover Nakamoto's identity, with Back asserting his innocence.
- British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
British cryptographer Adam Back denies claims by the New York Times that he is Bitcoin's anonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The article highlights his expertise in cryptography and his public rejection of the allegation.
- Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times
A British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the Bitcoin creator identified by the New York Times as Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times
A British computer scientist and entrepreneur denied being the elusive Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, as reported by the New York Times. The individual refuted claims linking him to the identity of the cryptocurrency's founder.
- Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? My quest to unmask Bitcoin's creator
The article explores the mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's anonymous creator, and the efforts to uncover their identity. It references discussions on Hacker News about the topic.