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What is Hal Finney?

Crypto Glossary Definition

The first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto. Many believe he is actually Satoshi himself.

Why Hal Finney Matters

Hal Finney was a cryptographer and early Bitcoin developer who received the first-ever Bitcoin transaction directly from Satoshi Nakamoto in January 2009, and is one of the earliest and most credible candidates people have speculated might be (or have worked closely with) Satoshi.

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