Is GWU Econ Prof. Nick Szabo Satoshi Nakamoto?

Posted by timothy on Tuesday December 3, 2013 @03:06AM from the x-files-pales-by-comparison dept.

Pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto (whether that name represents one person or several) is believed to hold many millions of dollars in Bitcoin. Various attempts have been made to pin down Nakamoto's identity; the IB Times reports today that a (sadly anonymous) analysis points to George Washington University economics professor Nick Szabo, based on textual analysis and some other clues, such as Szabo's expertise in digital currency and his role as founder of GoldCoin. Szabo's blog Unenumerated is fascinating reading, whether or not this analysis is right.

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So you're saying... by thatkid_2002 · 2013-12-03 03:40 · Score: 4, Insightful

Satoshi helped found a completely un-innovative Litecoin derivative? I think that just about invalidates the analysis.
Re:Why hide? by Nyder · 2013-12-03 05:45 · Score: 3, Insightful

What is the motivation to hide behind a pseudonym as the creator of Bitcoin?
I can think of a few things. Reporters bothering you, other idiots bothering you. Become a target for people to steal your bitcoins. Government might become more interested in you (NSA). And worse, relatives asking for money because they think you are rich.
Ya, I think I'd stay anonymous also.

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