A Close Relationship Between Blockstream CEO and Satoshi Nakamoto Suggested in Newly Revealed Emails
A never-before-seen exchange of emails between Blockstream CEO Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto suggests that he has a relatively close relationship with the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC).
Early Bitcoin Heavyweight Correspondence
Back’s complete email history with Satoshi Nakamoto was reportedly entered in the court’s record earlier today. In the first email, sent about four months before Bitcoin was officially launched, Blockstream CEO was seen discussing the flagship cryptocurrency with Nakamoto. Noteworthy, the email was sent from Satoshi Nakamoto to Back.
Satoshi Nakamoto was asking Back for the right citation for his paper which he plans to reference. The next email was Back’s response to Satoshi, where he pointed the latter to some other resource paper called “B-money” by Wei Dei, who is recognized for his work on digital cash and frequently cited by Nakamoto.
There were three other emails exchanged between the duo, and the last one was to inform Back of the formal launch of Bitcoin.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity has remained a mystery for more than a decade now, but a close look at these emails suggests that Back may be familiar with the person behind the name. The Blockstream CEO has not made any official statement about his relationship with the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator, but there are speculations within the community.
False Satoshi Nakamoto Claims
In recent years, many individuals have claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto. However, no one has been able to provide conclusive evidence to support their claims. Craig Wright, in particular, has faced controversy and scrutiny over his assertion that he is behind Bitcoin. He is currently under investigation by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).
Similarly, there have been reports suggesting that Hal Finney could be the real Satoshi Nakamoto. However, these speculations were countered by evidence showing that Finney was participating in a 10-mile race at a time when Nakamoto was actively involved in Bitcoin transactions and email correspondence.
With the newly revealed emails between Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto now in the custody of the court, Back may hold the key to unveiling the true identity of the Bitcoin creator.
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