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Adam Back currently holds the position of CEO at Blockstream, a cutting-edge technology company dedicated to advancing bitcoin and blockchain technology. Under his leadership, Blockstream plays a pivotal role in the ongoing development and enhancement of these transformative technologies. Contributions to Bitcoin Core Blockstream, under Back’s guidance, is a significant contributor to the development of Bitcoin Core, the primary network client software for bitcoin. The company is noted for employing a substantial number of Bitcoin Core’s leading developers, reflecting its deep commitment to the Bitcoin ecosystem. A Trailblazer in Cryptography Back’s involvement in e-cash protocols dates back to 1995, establishing him as a seasoned applied cryptographer. He is the inventor of hashcash proof-of-work and decentralized mining, fundamental components used in bitcoin’s architecture. His contributions extend to implementing credlib and consulting on e-cash technologies for major entities like Nokia and Credentica, which was later acquired by Microsoft.
Zero-Knowledge Systems and Beyond Back’s expertise as an architect and cryptographer was instrumental at Zero-Knowledge Systems, where he worked on the Freedom network, a forerunner to the Tor network. His consulting roles have spanned various leading security companies, including oneID, VMware, and QWcap, showcasing his versatility and breadth of knowledge in the field.