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From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

Released Wednesday, 24th April 2024
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From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

From Cypherpunk to CEO: Adam Back’s Trailblazing Path in Cryptography

Wednesday, 24th April 2024
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Join us in a discussion with Adam Back, a trailblazer in the world of cryptography and the evolution of blockchain technology. In this episode of Digital Currents, Adam delves into his early days of creating Hashcash, his interaction with Bitcoin's mysterious founder(s), under the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto, and the inception of his brainchild, Blockstream. We explore the transformation of Hashcash from an anti-spam tool to a key aspect of cryptocurrency mining and discuss the future of Bitcoin and blockchain against the backdrop of emerging technologies like quantum computing. Adam also shares his insights on the vital role of sidechains, the potential of the Liquid Network, and his vision for securing digital freedom and privacy in an increasingly connected world.

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