Adam Back responds: I am not Satoshi Nakamoto

MeNews · 2026-04-08T11:42:20+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 11:42:20

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ME News update: On April 8 (UTC+8), Adam Back posted on X that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto. However, he has been paying close attention for a long time to the positive impact that cryptography, online privacy, and electronic cash can have on society. Therefore, starting around 1992, he actively participated in application research on electronic cash and privacy technologies in the Cypherpunks mailing list, which helped give rise to Hashcash and other related ideas. Previously, a New York Times article said that Adam Back might be Satoshi Nakamoto. (Source: ODAILY)

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