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if you believe the conspircy theory that Satoshi was created by an intelligence agency, then having it discovered would make a some people wary of using it.
by Maxamillion96 1y ago
if you believe the conspircy theory that Satoshi was created by an intelligence agency, then having it discovered would make a some people wary of using it.
- duxup 1y agoBut it doesn't really change how Bitcoin operates does it that's apparent isn't it?
- bediger4000 1y agoAs far as we know. It could be similar to Dual_EC_DRBG encryption. Some technique unknown to the public could potentially exist in it, and if the NSA is Satoshi, the likelihood goes way up.
- kpdemetriou 1y agoUnlike Dual_EC_DRBG, Bitcoin doesn't use suspicious unexplained constants - all major constants have clear justifications as far as I'm aware.
- LinuxBender 1y agoI would expect the weaknesses to be in the exchanges. Load 'em up with pretend money from many mule accounts, convert to fiat, drain 'em down. 1920's bucket shops all over again but digital, easier and safer to launder from afar. Exchange vanishes with no audit trail, ledgers remain.