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Title: [2014-08-29] Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Cryogenically Frozen After Losing Battle
Post by: zakoliverz on August 29, 2014, 11:35:56 AM
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/bitcoin-pioneer-hal-finney-cryogenically-frozen-after-losing-battle-als-1463113

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney, widely accredited as the number-two developer behind Satoshi Nakamoto on the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, has passed away following a five year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Finney died on Thursday at the age of 58 after complications resulting from his condition and is to reportedly have his body cryogenically frozen and stored in the hope of one day being revived in the future.


Title: Re: [2014-08-29] Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Cryogenically Frozen After Losing Battle
Post by: CoinMode on August 29, 2014, 11:00:16 PM
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/bitcoin-pioneer-hal-finney-cryogenically-frozen-after-losing-battle-als-1463113

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney, widely accredited as the number-two developer behind Satoshi Nakamoto on the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, has passed away following a five year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

This untimely death and the Ice Bucket Challenge are a very creepy coincidence.