Len Sassaman: A Forgotten Architect of Bitcoin? A Technical Examination

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Michael P. Di Fulvio

The Capital

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The mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity has been a topic of speculation for over a decade. Theories range from famous cryptographers to rogue intelligence operatives, but one name that has gained renewed attention is Len Sassaman. A respected cryptographer, privacy advocate, and cypherpunk, Sassaman was deeply involved in the fields that underpin Bitcoin’s architecture—public-key cryptography, decentralized systems, and anonymity networks. His connections to key figures in Bitcoin’s early development, combined with his technical expertise, raise a compelling case that he may have been involved in, or possibly the mind behind, Bitcoin’s creation.

In this article, we will explore the technical parallels between Sassaman’s work and Bitcoin, examine his historical communications with key cypherpunks, and analyze whether his coding style, cryptographic background, and network security expertise align with Bitcoin’s design.

Before analyzing potential connections to Bitcoin, it is important to understand Len Sassaman’s cryptographic expertise and real-world contributions.

By his early 20s, Sassaman was already an authority in cryptography. He worked…

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