Benjamin Wallace Explores Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity in New Book
On Halloween 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper, marking the beginning of a global crypto movement. Benjamin Wallace, a journalist who covered Bitcoin early on in 2011, revisits the mystery of Nakamoto's identity in his upcoming book, “The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto,” set for release on March 18.
Key points from Wallace's investigation:
- Wallace explores various suspects, including Hal Finney, Nick Szabo, and Ben Laurie.
- He uses stylometry, circumstantial evidence, and interviews to analyze potential candidates.
- The debate about Nakamoto's identity is reignited by recent documentaries and claims linking Jack Dorsey to Bitcoin's creation.
- Wallace suggests that knowing Nakamoto’s identity could change perceptions of Bitcoin, impacting institutional adoption.
- His conclusion leans towards Hal Finney's involvement but acknowledges the impossibility of verification without definitive proof from Nakamoto.
Overall, Wallace emphasizes the intrigue surrounding Nakamoto's absence rather than providing a concrete solution to the mystery.