A renewed Reddit discussion has brought back the theory that Hal Finney may have been Satoshi Nakamoto. While no new evidence has emerged, the debate highlights Finney’s key role in Bitcoin’s early history and its impact on market sentiment and Bitcoin’s founding narrative.
A renewed Reddit discussion has brought back the theory that early Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney could have been Satoshi Nakamoto. While no new evidence has emerged, the debate highlights Finney’s crucial role in Bitcoin’s origins and the market’s ongoing fascination with Satoshi’s identity.
Darknet forum Dread has been offline for about a month due to a DDoS attack. Founder Hugbunter says the platform will return with improved user experience and stronger protection, highlighting infrastructure risks across Tor-based anonymous communities.
Dread, the leading darknet market forum, has been offline for over a month due to DDoS attacks. Founder Hugbunter promises to relaunch with enhanced protection and UX within a week.
On Sept 30, 2024, a wallet linked to late Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney transferred 10 BTC to Kraken, bringing September's total to 46 BTC (~$1.2M). Managed by Finney's heirs, the activity sparks speculation on estate management, tax planning, or market timing, with limited impact on overall BTC liquidity but strong symbolic significance.
A wallet linked to Hal Finney sent 10 BTC to Kraken on Sept 30, bringing monthly total to 46 BTC (~$1.2M). The activity suggests heirs may be managing estate or taking profits as Bitcoin rallies.
SeedSigner is an open-source, DIY Bitcoin signing device using a Raspberry Pi Zero, camera, and LCD display, costing under $50. This guide covers hardware assembly, software verification, seed generation, backup (including a fire-tested steel plate), air-gapped transaction signing with Sparrow Wallet, and multisig setup. The article explores its impact on reducing trust in centralized hardware wallet vendors and advancing self-custody.
CryptoComLearn’s guide explains how to build and use the open-source SeedSigner device for Bitcoin self-custody, covering hardware setup, software verification, seed generation, backup methods, and integration with Sparrow Wallet for air-gapped signing.
