Card III-20: HAL FINNEY – I’ve noticed that cryptographic graybeards (I was in my mid 50’s) tend to get cynical. I was more idealistic; I have always loved crypto, the mystery and the paradox of it.

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I’ve noticed that cryptographic graybeards (I was in my mid 50’s) tend to get cynical. I was more idealistic; I have always loved crypto, the mystery and the paradox of it.

HAL FINNEY · BITCOINTALK · 19.03.2013

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Source

“Bitcoin and me (Hal Finney)”, BitcoinTalk, 19 March 2013

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About the author

American cryptographer and software developer (1956–2014). A pioneering cypherpunk, early PGP contributor, and the first known recipient of a Bitcoin transaction. One of Bitcoin’s earliest and most respected builders.

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Bitcointalk: the forum Satoshi opened in November 2009 to talk about Bitcoin.

The question on the back

What drives you more in your interests: usefulness or fascination?