Edward Snowden’s Response to Being Satoshi Nakamoto
Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor and whistleblower, recently addressed speculation about him being Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. While he didn’t directly confirm or deny the claim, Snowden warned that if he ever does claim to be Satoshi, people should closely analyze his posts to determine if he’s serious or joking. He also suggested that it could be a code used under duress. This implies that Snowden is unlikely to be the Bitcoin founder. The speculation arose after Snowden praised Bitcoin as a significant monetary advancement and showed interest in its performance during the Super Bowl.
The Trial of Craig Wright, the Self-Proclaimed Satoshi
Craig Wright, who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, is currently involved in a legal battle with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) to prove his assertions. The court hearing began on January 15 and has seen arguments from both sides. Stefan Matthews, co-founder of nChain where Wright worked, recently testified in favor of Wright, stating that he believed Wright wasn’t lying about being Satoshi. This testimony is significant because Matthews had previously made statements raising doubts about Wright’s claims. Wright has consistently asserted that he is the creator of Bitcoin and has even criticized Snowden for pointing out Satoshi’s anonymity.
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