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Adam Back denied being Satoshi Nakamoto on X, stating he has worked in cryptography and electronic cash since the 1990s, leading to projects such as Hashcash. The New York Times had previously speculated he might be the creator. His contributions relate to blockchain development and the Nakamoto consensus, but he is not the anonymous founder of Bitcoin.

Odaily Planet Daily reports: Adam Back posted on X stating that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, but he has been deeply interested in cryptography, online privacy, and the positive societal impact of electronic cash since around 1992, actively participating in discussions on the Cypherpunks mailing list regarding applications of electronic cash and privacy technologies—research that led to the development of Hashcash and other concepts.

Previously, the New York Times published an article suggesting that Adam Back may be Satoshi Nakamoto.

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