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Peter Todd
Born
Canada
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Cryptographer, Software Developer
Known forBitcoin development, Cryptography
Notable workOpenTimestamps

Peter Todd is a Canadian cryptographer and software developer, best known for his work as an early contributor to the development of Bitcoin and various cryptographic technologies.[1] Todd has been involved in the cryptocurrency space since the early 2010s and has worked on numerous blockchain and privacy-focused projects.[2]

Life

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Todd gained early recognition in the cryptocurrency community for his work on Bitcoin Core.[3]

In addition to Bitcoin, Todd has worked on other cryptographic projects such as OpenTimestamps, which uses blockchain technology to create verifiable timestamps,[4] and Zcash.[5]

In 2024, Todd was mentioned in the HBO documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, which speculated on the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.[6] Todd has publicly denied being Nakamoto.[7]

Cryptography software

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Todd has been involved in the development and auditing of various cryptographic protocols within the blockchain space.[8] One of his notable contributions is OpenTimestamps, a protocol he developed to create secure and verifiable timestamps using blockchain technology.[9] Beyond OpenTimestamps, Todd has been an active contributor to the Bitcoin Core project, where he helped improve the security of the Bitcoin network by reviewing and auditing code.[10]

Controversies

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In 2019, Todd faced accusations of sexual misconduct from a member of the cryptocurrency community.[11][12][13] Todd denied the allegations and subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit against the accuser.[14] The lawsuit was settled in 2021,[15] with the terms of the settlement not being publicly disclosed.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^ "Peter Todd: I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ^ "HBO Documentary Suggests Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is Developer Peter Todd". Bloomberg.com. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  3. ^ "Leaked HBO Clip points Bitcoin Dev Peter Todd as Satoshi". 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  4. ^ "Who is Peter Todd, alleged to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto?". Firstpost. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  5. ^ Redman, Jamie (2024-10-09). "Crypto Community Rejects HBO's Peter Todd-Satoshi Theory as Poor Journalism". Bitcoin News. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  6. ^ "Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says". POLITICO. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  7. ^ "Peter Todd: I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  8. ^ "Bitcoin, Scams, and Everything in between: In Conversation with Peter Todd". crypto.news. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  9. ^ Magazine, Bitcoin (2020-11-06). "Video: Open Timestamps: Leveraging Bitcoin's Security For All Data". Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  10. ^ Nguyen, Vivian (2024-10-09). "Who is Peter Todd, and why does HBO think he is Satoshi?". Crypto Briefing. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  11. ^ Cuen, Leigh (2019-07-17). "Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd". www.coindesk.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  12. ^ "Former Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd accused of sexual misconduct".
  13. ^ Bambrough, Billy. "Who Is Peter Todd, The Man Named By HBO As Bitcoin's Mystery Creator Satoshi Nakamoto?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  14. ^ Brandom, Russell (2019-10-02). "A disgraced Tor developer has resurfaced to testify against one of his accusers". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  15. ^ "Former BTC Developer Settles 'Rapist' Defamation Suit".
  16. ^ Cuen, Leigh (2020-06-16). "Ex-Bitcoin Dev Settles Defamation Suit Over Sex Assault Claims". www.coindesk.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  17. ^ Chawaga, Colin Harper and Peter (2019-07-30). "Peter Todd Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations". Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
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