Adam Back responds: I am not Satoshi Nakamoto

MeNews · 2026-04-08T10:40:18+00:00

Adam Back clarified on the X platform that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, but he has been actively researching cryptography and electronic cash since 1992, focusing on their impact on society. He has participated in discussions related to Cypherpunks and has contributed to the development of concepts like Hashcash.

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2026-04-08 10:40:18

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ME News, April 8 (UTC+8). On X, Adam Back posted that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, but that he has long been paying close attention to cryptography, online privacy, and the positive impact of electronic cash on society; therefore, starting around 1992, he actively took part in the Cypherpunks mailing list’s application-research on electronic cash and privacy technologies, which contributed to the creation of Hashcash and other ideas. Previously, a New York Times article said that Adam Back might be Satoshi Nakamoto. (Source: ODAILY)

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