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British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto
New York Times report claims London-born Adam Back is creator of the cryptocurrency after comparing writings
TL;DR
- Adam Back, a British computer scientist, has denied being the creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
- A report by John Carreyrou suggested Back is Nakamoto, citing similarities in writings, online activity, and niche interests.
- Carreyrou presented evidence gathered from decades of online postings and AI analysis of language use.
- Back claims the similarities are a result of coincidence and shared interests within the early cypherpunk community.
- Other experts are divided, with some suggesting multiple individuals may have created bitcoin or favoring other potential candidates like Hal Finney.
- Back is the owner of a bitcoin treasury firm that is merging with a publicly traded company.