- The Bitcoin community commemorates Hal Finney’s 2009 post announcing he was running Bitcoin node software. Finney was the first Bitcoin recipient and had contact with Satoshi Nakamoto, sparking speculation he could be Nakamoto. Unfortunately, Finney passed away in 2014 from ALS at age 58.
- In 2024, HBO aired a documentary claiming to reveal Nakamoto’s identity, fueling the debate on whether Finney is Satoshi. Evidence suggests Satoshi wasn’t familiar with Mac OS, contradicting Finney’s use of it. Jameson Lopp presented evidence suggesting Finney wasn’t Satoshi, pointing to a marathon race email exchange.
- The speculation around Hal Finney being Satoshi Nakamoto continues. Despite evidence suggesting otherwise, some still believe Finney could be Nakamoto. The debate remains contentious, with various experts presenting conflicting viewpoints on Finney’s potential role in Bitcoin’s creation.
Read more at Cointelegraph: 17 Years On and Hal Finney’s ‘Running Bitcoin’ Post Is Still Celebrated