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Peter Todd
Independent Bitcoin Core Developer & Cryptographerat Bitcoin Core
Peter Todd's profile covers his Bitcoin Core career, cryptography expertise, OpenTimestamps, & Satoshi Nakamoto claim.
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Peter Todd is a Canadian software developer and early Bitcoin Core contributor known for his work in Bitcoin development, applied cryptography, privacy, and blockchain technology. He submitted his first Bitcoin Core code in April 2012 and contributed to Bitcoin protocol development, including BIP 65 and BIP 125. Todd is also the creator of OpenTimestamps, a project for creating verifiable timestamps using the Bitcoin blockchain. In 2024, HBO's Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery identified Todd as a possible Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd has denied the claim, and no conclusive evidence has established that he is Nakamoto.
Quick Facts about Peter Todd:
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Full Name |
Peter Todd |
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Nationality |
Canadian |
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Occupation |
Software Developer |
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Known For |
Bitcoin development |
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Bitcoin Role |
Early Bitcoin Core contributor |
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Bitcoin Core Contributions |
Since 2012 |
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Education |
Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto |
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Notable Project |
OpenTimestamps |
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BIP Contributions |
BIP 65 and BIP 125 |
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Other Proposal |
BIP 63, Stealth Addresses |
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Professional Focus |
Bitcoin and applied cryptography |
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Advisory Role |
Advisor to Coinkite |
Career Overview of Peter Todd:
Peter Todd developed an early interest in cryptography and became involved with the cypherpunk community before entering Bitcoin development. After studying at the Ontario College of Art and Design, he began contributing code to Bitcoin Core in 2012. His work has included Bitcoin scripting, transaction replacement, privacy, and protocol development. Todd created OpenTimestamps and has also worked as an applied cryptography consultant and advisor to Coinkite.
Career Timeline:
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Career Development |
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Early years |
Developed an interest in cryptography and communicated with members of the cypherpunk community, including Adam Back and Hal Finney. |
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Before 2012 |
Studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. |
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2012 |
Submitted his first code to Bitcoin Core in April. |
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2014 |
Contributed to Bitcoin protocol discussions and proposed BIP 65, introducing OP_CHECKLOCKTIMEVERIFY. |
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2015 |
Authored BIP 125, describing opt-in full Replace-by-Fee signaling. |
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2010s |
Created OpenTimestamps, a project for verifiable timestamping using the Bitcoin blockchain. |
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2017 |
Took a position against increasing Bitcoin's block size during the scalability debate surrounding SegWit. |
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2024 |
Was identified by HBO's Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery as a possible Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd denied the claim. |
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Present |
Works as an applied cryptography consultant and has an advisory association with Coinkite. |
Professional's Details
Current Company
Bitcoin Core
Role
Independent Bitcoin Core Developer & Cryptographer
Contact Details
Canada Computers & Electronics, 720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 3G1, Canada
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