NYT Report Sparks Fresh Satoshi Nakamoto Speculation

The report draws parallels between Back’s early work in cryptography and Nakamoto’s writings, pointing to similarities in language, technical ideas and timing.

It also notes that Back’s online activity appears to overlap with the period when Nakamoto was active — and aligns with the creator’s sudden disappearance after Bitcoin’s white paper was published.

‘I’m Not Satoshi,’ Back Says

Back quickly pushed back on the claims, taking to X to deny the theory.

“I’m not Satoshi,” he wrote, adding that the conclusions were based on “confirmation bias.”

He acknowledged his early involvement in cryptography and digital cash concepts but said that…

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