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It's Nick Szabo. He uses his initials for his Pseudonyms (N.S) Nakamoto Satoshi = Bitcoin Nicolas Saberhagen = Monero

by joseloyaio 5y ago

Jerrrry 5y ago
I am glad Obama gave Nick SS protection.
- finite_jest 5y ago
  That's one of most amusing conspiracy theories I've heard in a while :-)
yucky 5y ago
The most likely explanation I've read is that Szabo was involved on the Bitcoin project, at the behest of US Intelligence (perhaps team lead, working within a defined set of goals - it's speculation for now). Bitcoin is a very effective means of destabilizing currencies and extracting wealth out of non-friendly areas, so for the US Intelligence community it is a boon. Szabo later went on to improve on the concept with Monero, without the involvement of US Intelligence (obviously, since Monero is very unfriendly for the US Govt). Again, speculation. The only person capable of creating both, is likely Szabo. Monero being a big middle finger to "the team" behind Bitcoin, who still control the keys.
- mersenne 5y ago
  That doesn’t make sense.
  - yucky 5y ago
    Which part?
BTCOG 5y ago
It was in fact, Len Sassaman. From anonymous remailers and his penchant for anonymously released work back in the mailing lists, to MojoNetwork with Bram. His British spelling, his time zone abroad when working in academia and posting online. His circle. Before he committed suicide due to his neurological issues and loss of passion for life, Satoshi last said “I’ve moved on to other things and probably won’t be around in the future.” He kept this secret even from his own wife. Alas, I hate to post this here just like this but it's my belief that it's an open secret. Only those close enough to suspect and know his pathology venture the guess. His wish is to have the work carried on nameless and to speak for itself. He hated notoriety for notoriety sake. I feel disrespectful even posting this, but it was not fucking Nick Szabo.
- mersenne 5y ago
  I second this. If Len Sassaman was not Satoshi, at least he was a better Satoshi than Szabo.
- Jonovono 5y ago
  Why did he tweet this ? https://twitter.com/lensassaman/status/12213554224562176 https://twitter.com/lensassaman/status/12213554224562176
  - bitshiftfaced 5y ago
    Not saying this is evidence for or against it, but it shouldn't surprise anyone that someone who wants to stay anonymous would throw out red herrings.
- mgarfias 5y ago
  I worked with Len 20-something years ago at PGP. I don’t think it was him, but if it was I wouldn’t be THAT surprised. He never stuck me as into $. But rather, into crypto.

It's Nick Szabo. He uses his initials for his Pseudonyms (N.S) Nakamoto Satoshi = Bitcoin Nicolas Saberhagen = Monero

Jerrrry 5y ago

I am glad Obama gave Nick SS protection.

finite_jest 5y ago
That's one of most amusing conspiracy theories I've heard in a while :-)

yucky 5y ago

The most likely explanation I've read is that Szabo was involved on the Bitcoin project, at the behest of US Intelligence (perhaps team lead, working within a defined set of goals - it's speculation for now). Bitcoin is a very effective means of destabilizing currencies and extracting wealth out of non-friendly areas, so for the US Intelligence community it is a boon. Szabo later went on to improve on the concept with Monero, without the involvement of US Intelligence (obviously, since Monero is very unfriendly for the US Govt). Again, speculation. The only person capable of creating both, is likely Szabo. Monero being a big middle finger to "the team" behind Bitcoin, who still control the keys.

mersenne 5y ago
That doesn’t make sense.
- yucky 5y ago
  Which part?

BTCOG 5y ago

It was in fact, Len Sassaman. From anonymous remailers and his penchant for anonymously released work back in the mailing lists, to MojoNetwork with Bram. His British spelling, his time zone abroad when working in academia and posting online. His circle. Before he committed suicide due to his neurological issues and loss of passion for life, Satoshi last said “I’ve moved on to other things and probably won’t be around in the future.” He kept this secret even from his own wife. Alas, I hate to post this here just like this but it's my belief that it's an open secret. Only those close enough to suspect and know his pathology venture the guess. His wish is to have the work carried on nameless and to speak for itself. He hated notoriety for notoriety sake. I feel disrespectful even posting this, but it was not fucking Nick Szabo.

mersenne 5y ago
I second this. If Len Sassaman was not Satoshi, at least he was a better Satoshi than Szabo.
Jonovono 5y ago
Why did he tweet this ? https://twitter.com/lensassaman/status/12213554224562176 https://twitter.com/lensassaman/status/12213554224562176
- bitshiftfaced 5y ago
  Not saying this is evidence for or against it, but it shouldn't surprise anyone that someone who wants to stay anonymous would throw out red herrings.
mgarfias 5y ago
I worked with Len 20-something years ago at PGP. I don’t think it was him, but if it was I wouldn’t be THAT surprised. He never stuck me as into $. But rather, into crypto.