[Cryptography] My Identity as Satoshi Nakamoto

[Erik Granger]

Hello Satoshi,

There's a lot of stuff here that might prove the claim, but I'm wondering (and maybe this is a gap in my knowledge) why you didn't just sign a message with your keys? It seems easier, and if you have Kleopatra it's not hard to do.

You can then copy it out and put it inline in the email, like this below:
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

I signed this message for demonstration
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
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=8H+Z
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Now, I'm some nobody from New Hampshire, so people on this list might not have my public key to verify the above signature, but if I were more popular they could get it from a key-server somewhere, or from a previous email I sent, or from erikgranger.name, and though it doesn't prove that I'm Erik Granger, it proves I have that key, which is neat.
I'm not saying the proof you provided is invalid, Mr. Nakamoto, but I am curious why you wouldn't just do it the boring way?
-Erik Granger
On Oct 13 2024, at 11:11 pm, Satoshi Nakamoto via cryptography <cryptography at metzdowd.com> wrote:
>
> Dear community members,
>
> Today, I have decided to reveal my identity as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. From the beginning, my goal was to create a decentralized and secure digital currency capable of empowering people around the world.
>
> Verifiable proofs:
> - Digital signature of the first Bitcoin blocks
> - Original emails used in Bitcoin development (satoshi at vistomail.com (http://vistomail.com), satoshi at anonymousspeech.com (http://anonymousspeech.com), satoshin at gmx.com (http://gmx.com))
> - [Additional details](https://c.gmx.com/@1353820301439272152/eMUQjJTaTR6i7xP_Fjt_tw">https://c.gmx.com/@1353820301439272152/eMUQjJTaTR6i7xP_Fjt_tw) (Password: Satoshi1977)
> - By October 31, 2024, all the proofs completes will be publicly downloadable in the link that I have provided.
>
> Reasons for coming out now:
> - I wish to contribute more openly to the development of Bitcoin and blockchain technology
> - I want to use my Bitcoin fortune to support projects that benefit humanity
>
> I am grateful to everyone who has contributed to and supported this project over the years. I am excited for what the future holds.
>
> With gratitude,
> Satoshi Nakamoto
>
>
>
>
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