Is “Satoshi Nakamoto” Really Adam Back?

· Bruce Schneier · April 20, 2026, 11:09 a.m.
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Summary
The blog post discusses a New York Times article suggesting that Adam Back might be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. The author, Bruce Schneier, shares his uncertainty and experiences related to the Cypherpunk community but does not endorse any specific theory about Nakamoto's identity.
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