Cypherpunk

16 years of Bitcoin, it’s still early

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In less than twenty years, Bitcoin managed to become a widely spread technology. It still has a very long way to go to widespread use in society. We are in the 16th anniversary of the publication of the original Bitcoin documentin which the idea was first presented to the cypherpunks email list by Satoshi Nakamoto. … Read more

Who was Len Sassaman and why is he believed to be the creator of Bitcoin?

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Len Sassaman was a American technologist and renowned cypherpunk specialized in cryptographic systems. He stood out for his activism in favor of civil rights and virtual privacy. In addition, he contributed significantly to the development of the PGP system and showed interest in cryptography applied in finance. His tragic and sudden death brought with it … Read more