That signature type didn't exist until after Hal's was out of comission, so it was presumably created by someone who obtained hal's private keys after his death FWIW. You can see that address was actively sending transactions long after hal's death so *unambiguously* someone else has control of the key.
"That's my story. I'm pretty lucky overall. Even with the ALS, my life is very satisfying. But my life expectancy is limited. Those discussions about inheriting your bitcoins are of more than academic interest. My bitcoins are stored in our safe deposit box, and my son and daughter are tech savvy. I think they're safe enough. I'm comfortable with my legacy."
In the world of magic (as in magic performed with playing cards), there is a famous author who used the nom de plume S.W. Erdnase way back in 1902. To this date, no one really knows who that person really was. People STILL research and argue over this. I wonder whether the mystery of Satoshi's identity will have the same longevity.
The address was used last time in 2017, while Hall died in 2014. So someone has Hall's private key for that address and signed that bullshit message. And now you are being used to spread that lie....
The message could be created and signed last week by the one which has the private key for that address. Because some one HAS it and is using it (as said, address was used last time in 2017 while Hall died in 2014).
This just means someone has Hal’s private key. Once you have the private key, you can make any message you want lol. It’s not written into the blockchain anywhere.
It surely verifies but it only proves that someone has the private keys of Hal address. Nothing else. The message indicates that someone is just trolling and wants to imply that Leroux is Satoshi, but he is not.
Not sure if deleted ot what, but Paul Le Roux is presently at Fort Dix, which I understand is the same place you were: is that right Martin? If so, did you ever get a chance to meet? If not, were you aware of Paul being at Fort Dix?
That signature type didn't exist until after Hal's was out of comission, so it was presumably created by someone who obtained hal's private keys after his death FWIW. You can see that address was actively sending transactions long after hal's death so *unambiguously* someone else has control of the key.
"That's my story. I'm pretty lucky overall. Even with the ALS, my life is very satisfying. But my life expectancy is limited. Those discussions about inheriting your bitcoins are of more than academic interest. My bitcoins are stored in our safe deposit box, and my son and daughter are tech savvy. I think they're safe enough. I'm comfortable with my legacy."
In the world of magic (as in magic performed with playing cards), there is a famous author who used the nom de plume S.W. Erdnase way back in 1902. To this date, no one really knows who that person really was. People STILL research and argue over this. I wonder whether the mystery of Satoshi's identity will have the same longevity.
Who sent you the message and signature?
The address was used last time in 2017, while Hall died in 2014. So someone has Hall's private key for that address and signed that bullshit message. And now you are being used to spread that lie....
The message could be created and signed last week by the one which has the private key for that address. Because some one HAS it and is using it (as said, address was used last time in 2017 while Hall died in 2014).
Now, who sent you the message and signature?
@BitMax14
big if true
Since these private keys have been active after Hal's death, the most interesting question here is: How did you obtain this message?
This just means someone has Hal’s private key. Once you have the private key, you can make any message you want lol. It’s not written into the blockchain anywhere.
nice bait but SN = Sergey Nazarov.
its not up for debate. mountain of evidence on it and he will never come out as SN.
-----BEGIN BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----
This Transaction was made by Paul Leroux to Hal Finney on January 12, 2009 #bitcoin
-----BEGIN SIGNATURE-----
1Q2TWHE3GMdB6BZKafqwxXtWAWgFt5Jvm3
HM7vpPSUbNsfDHRX6gv8xxWcVNHEc/3pOk0YrVehaGoUdbWizznfzOdELkLd1EjSXsW1oE5vHAkNAPzrAVzhuoI=
-----END BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----
It surely verifies but it only proves that someone has the private keys of Hal address. Nothing else. The message indicates that someone is just trolling and wants to imply that Leroux is Satoshi, but he is not.
Nice find, though.
Did you verify the signature correctly, along with the message?
Heil Shkreli, my favourite substack
curious, how are you decrypting the signature?
Is it possible to get your thoughts on the new class of migraine medication? I dont know who to trust anymore.
Not sure if deleted ot what, but Paul Le Roux is presently at Fort Dix, which I understand is the same place you were: is that right Martin? If so, did you ever get a chance to meet? If not, were you aware of Paul being at Fort Dix?
https://twitter.com/ddr6easy/status/1607351183487766530?s=19
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2020/05/25/craig-wright-called-fraud-in-message-signed-with-bitcoin-addresses-he-claims-to-own/?outputType=amp
this technique has already been used when transactions signed "Craig Wright liar".
who benefits from calling Paul real Satoshi?