Gavin Andresen

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”

February 1, 2023

Gavin Andresen also says it’s “possible” he was “bamboozled” by Craig Wright

May 2, 2016

Gavin Andresen gets tricked into believing Craig Wright is Satoshi

May 2, 2016

Gavin Andresen steps down as Bitcoin's lead maintainer

April 8, 2014

Gavin Andresen presents Bitcoin to the CIA

June 14, 2011

Gavin Adresen accepts an invitation to present Bitcoin to the CIA at CIA Headquarters

April 27, 2011

Satoshi sends his final email to Gavin Andresen

April 26, 2011

Satoshi hands over control of the Bitcoin source code to Gavin Andresen

December 19, 2010

Gaven Andresen launches The Bitcoin Faucet giving 5 free BTC to anyone who requests

June 11, 2010

Interviews with Gavin Andresen

CoinGeek: Bitcoin Whitepaper, Satoshi proof sessions with Gavin Andresen | Stefan Matthews | Ep. 19

Gavin Andresen

Gavin Andresen in the News

Interviews with Gavin Andresen

Gavin Andresen FAQ

Does Gavin Andresen believe Craig Wright invented Bitcoin?

What’s Gavin Andresen’s net worth?

How much BTC did the Bitcoin Faucet actually give away?

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