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Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto dismissed early climate concerns

Newly released emails have revealed that the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin was aware of concerns over the potential energy use and carbon emissions of the cryptocurrency, but felt there was no alternative

By Matthew Sparkes

23 February 2024

Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto

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Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, dismissed early concerns about the potential for the cryptocurrency to consume large amounts of electricity and contribute to carbon dioxide emissions, according to newly released emails.

The true identity of the creator of bitcoin has never been revealed, but after the currency’s launch in January 2009, Nakamoto – a pseudonym – was active in online forums and email until late 2010, when they removed themselves from the project and dropped out of communication.

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