Gavin Andresen Now Regrets Role in Satoshi Nakamoto Saga
Gavin Andreseen says he now regrets getting involved in trying to verify Crag Wright's claim he is Satoshi Nakamoto.
The last person known to communicate directly with bitcoin's pseudonymous creator says he now regrets getting involved in an effort early this year to reveal that person's identity.
Andresen wrote:
The following month, it was revealed that Wright was pursing a series of blockchain patents, giving him a potential financial motive for the claim.
Andresen elaborated on the fall-out after those events in today's post:
Andresen directly addresses his audience imploring them to ignore Wright, regardless of the veracity of his claims. Instead, he says to leave the potential fraudulent claim to the alleged victims and law enforcement.
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As for those "more fun pursuits," we've reached out to Andresen for further comment, but at press time, have received no response.
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