Category: Bitcoin
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Bitcoin: Satoshi candidates, and why they aren’t
The advent of Bitcoin in 2009 marked a paradigm shift in the realm of digital finance, introducing a decentralized cryptocurrency that operates without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. Conceived by an enigmatic figure known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has not only revolutionized how we perceive and interact with money but has also spawned…
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Crypto: Ethereum critique
Introduction Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that extends the capabilities of blockchain technology beyond what was originally conceived with Bitcoin. Introduced in 2015 by a team led by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum was designed to serve as more than just a digital currency. While Bitcoin focuses primarily on being a decentralized currency and store…
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Bitcoin: The Fake Satoshi
Craig Wright, an Australian, sparked widespread controversy when he publicly claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Despite his assertions, Wright failed to provide any irrefutable proof of his identity as Nakamoto, which led to skepticism within the cryptocurrency community and beyond. Wright’s repeated attempts to prove he was Bitcoin’s creator involved…