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The Truth About Satoshi’s Identity and Why It Might Never Be Revealed

April 17, 2026, 7:27AM EDT · 26:12

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Adam Back, Co-Founder & CEO of Blockstream joined Gareth Jenkinson at Paris Blockchain Week to address renewed speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto and why the mystery may never be solved.

He explains the current state of quantum risk in Bitcoin, why the threat is likely overstated in the near term, and how the ecosystem is already preparing for long-term security.

OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
01:07 – NYT Satoshi Rumor
06:06 – Quantum Risk to Bitcoin
13:20 – Saylor’s Strategy
16:26 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies
19:33 – Bitcoin Market Forecast
22:02 – Blockstream and Future Work

Guest links:
Adam Back – https://x.com/adam3us
Blockstream – https://x.com/Blockstream

Host links:
Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/gazza_jenks
The Block – https://x.com/theblockco
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