01Definition
Cryptographer who invented Hashcash, the proof-of-work system cited in the Bitcoin white paper, and later co-founded Blockstream.
02Role in the Bitcoin story
Cryptographer who invented Hashcash, the proof-of-work system cited in the Bitcoin white paper, and later co-founded Blockstream. The linked coordinates show the person's projects, ideas, disputes and historical effects.
03How to read this entry
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⌖Reference points
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Influence is not endorsement
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Claims are linked to a source record
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Related entries show projects and disputes
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People do not control Bitcoin consensus