Gavin Andresen, also known as Gavin Bell, is a software developer recognized for being a major contributor to the bitcoin digital currency project. Andresen first discovered Bitcoin in 2010 and subsequently created a website called The Bitcoin Faucet which gave away free bitcoin. Andresen worked closely with Satoshi Nakamoto and became a lead developer for the Bitcoin network.
Andresen has experienced some controversy in the crypto community by initially confirming Craig Wright’s claims of being Satoshi. In addition, Andresen has expressed his support for Bitcoin’s rival currency, Bitcoin Cash.
Gavin Andresen in the News
Gavin Andresen edits his now famous blog post to say “I now know it was a mistake to trust Craig Wright as much as I did”
2023/02/01
Gavin Andresen also says it’s “possible” he was “bamboozled” by Craig Wright
2016/05/02
Gavin Andresen gets tricked into believing Craig Wright is Satoshi
2016/05/02
Gavin Andresen steps down as Bitcoin's lead maintainer
2014/04/08
Gavin Andresen presents Bitcoin to the CIA
2011/06/14
Gavin Adresen accepts an invitation to present Bitcoin to the CIA at CIA Headquarters
2011/04/27
Satoshi sends his final email to Gavin Andresen
2011/04/26
Satoshi hands over control of the Bitcoin source code to Gavin Andresen
2010/12/19
Gaven Andresen launches The Bitcoin Faucet giving 5 free BTC to anyone who requests
2010/06/11
Interviews with Gavin Andresen
- CoinGeek: Bitcoin Whitepaper, Satoshi proof sessions with Gavin Andresen | Stefan Matthews | Ep. 19
Gavin Andresen FAQ
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Does Gavin Andresen believe Craig Wright invented Bitcoin?
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What’s Gavin Andresen’s net worth?
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How much BTC did the Bitcoin Faucet actually give away?
Gavin Andresen Links
- Website
- Blogspot
- đť•Ź (Twitter)