Another 'Satoshi'

Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Says Bitcoin Book in the Works

CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  July 2, 2018 "You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions." – Naguib Mahfouz Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Says Bitcoin Book in the Works An individual claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto has announced they are writing a book about bitcoin and its history that will include personal stories of its creator. On Friday, a website named nakamotofamilyfoundation.org posted a letter signed by Satoshi Nakamoto – the (probably pseudonymous) handle of the author or authors of the 2008 bitcoin white paper, whose real identity still remains unknown. According to the post, the book, if it ever comes out, will be divided into two parts and named "Honne and Tatamae." The title in Japanese means "the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires and the behavior and opinions one displays in public." While that may be a fitting theme for a Nakamoto memoir, it's far from clear whether the author is the actual inventor of the world's first – and still biggest – cryptocurrency. And past attempts to identify the real Nakamoto have been inconclusive at best, suggesting that this "Satoshi" is likely to be met with skepticism.    Read more Tweet Share ⭐ CoinDesk Weekly Sponsor ⭐ Smarter crypto investing. Whether you are hodling, trading, or researching, our comprehensive data sources, insights and sentiment analysis help you understand trends like never before. Get clarity in an increasingly complex market. Ignore the noise and focus on what's important. Learn More Wait, there's more: Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Says Bitcoin Book in the Works An individual claiming to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto has announced they are writing a book about the cryptocurrency and its history. 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