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Author: Admin | 2025-04-27
Paper is BlockBatches of transactions that have been timestamped on the Bitcoin blockchain and approved by the distributed consensus, blocks are a bedrock of the network.As such, it’s no surprise Satoshi uses the term often in the paper. Other terms that are mentioned often include – nodes (38), proof-of-work (18), and incentive (7).8) 10 People Are Cited in the Bitcoin White PaperCitations are the mark of any serious scientific work, and their inclusion in the Bitcoin white paper are notable given they suggest Satoshi’s academic intent.In particular, the Bitcoin white paper includes eight citations to past works, including attempted digital cash projects like B-money by Wei Dei and Hashcash by Adam Back.The most often cited are Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta, who are acknowledged for multiple works in which they introduce the concept of a blockchain. Back is the only cryptographer mentioned who still works on Bitcoin.9) Parts of the White Paper Are No Longer Being Worked on by DevelopersOf course, after 15 years, the white paper has become a little dated when describing Bitcoin’s software, which has been updated and patched hundreds of times in the decade since its release.Indeed, so much has changed that the Bitcoin developers keep something of an official list of the inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the Bitcoin white paper.10) The White Paper Is Hosted on Many Websites Around the WorldReleased under the MIT License, anyone can freely share Satoshi’s work, and many unexpected websites do.Surprisingly, the Bitcoin white paper is now hosted on a variety of websites including those owned by the U.S. Government, the City of Miami, and financial giants like Block (formerly Square).The first website to host the Bitcoin white paper, Bitcoin.org, still hosts the document. It’s now available in over 40 languages.11) The White Paper Is No Longer Available In the UKDue to an unfortunate lawsuit by someone claiming to be Bitcoin’s inventor, residents of the United Kingdom (UK) can no longer access the document as of 2021.The incident showcases the damage done by certain individuals claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, and hints at why so many in the industry
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