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What early Bitcoin architect Adam Back thinks of this cycle

Cited in the 2008 Bitcoin white paper, Back argued volatility is typical even as regulatory clarity and institutional access expands.

By Helene BraunFeb 25, 2026

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)
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Consensus 2022 Foundations: Bitcoin

Data Scientist Alyssa Blackburn discusses the early days of Bitcoin, followed by a Q&A moderated by CoinDesk's David Morris. Plus, a conversation between Jimmy Song (Bitcoin Today Coalition) and CoinDesk's Christie Harkin on the Taproot upgrade and the future. The session ends on a panel discussion with Dr. Adam Back (Blockstream), Yan Pritzker (Swan.com) and Todd Sharpe (Foundry Digital).

Jun 22, 2022

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