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Title: [2016-05-02] SkyNews AU: Bitcoin founder reveals identity Post by: pawel7777 on May 02, 2016, 09:36:34 AM Bitcoin founder reveals identity http://www.skynews.com.au/tech/technews/2016/05/02/bitcoin-founder-reveals-identity.html Quote An Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. The 45-year-old has sought to verify his claims through providing technical evidence such as private keys that are only in possession of the Bitcoin owner. Prominent members in the Bitcoin community have backed up Mr Wrights' claims. In a blog post published on Monday, Bitcoin Foundation director and economist Jon Matonis said 'the proof is conclusive and I have no doubt that Craig Steven Wright is the person behind Bitcoin technology, Nakamoto consensus, and the Satoshi Nakamoto name. While prominent Bitcoin members are swayed others remain sceptical of Mr Wright's claim. ... |