Benjamin Wallace Knihy

Kdo stojí za vynálezem bitcoinu? A proč se stále skrývá? V říjnu 2008 kdosi pod jménem Satoši Nakamoto zveřejnil dokument o „peer-to-peer elektronickém peněžním systému“ pojmenovaném Bitcoin. Nikdo tehdy Nakamota neznal, přesto však jeho koncept kryptoměn velmi rychle a zásadně proměnil finanční a technologický svět. Tajemný autor digitálních peněz proto přirozeně přitahoval pozornost — jenže Satoši Nakamoto zmizel. Zůstala jen jeho bitcoinová peněženka s ohromným jměním, bankovní spekulace a rostoucí zájem investorů. S postupující dobou i popularitou kryptoměn se hledání Nakamotovy identity rozrostlo v jednu z největších záhad současnosti. Benjamin Wallace zasvětil pátrání po totožnosti stvořitele bitcoinu patnáct let a v reportážní knize Tajemný pan Nakamoto sleduje jeho stopy od Londýna přes Oslo až po Los Angeles, od pobřeží Austrálie až po arizonskou poušť — a kromě všech podezřelých líčí i historii, fungování a proměny kryptoměn.

Suspenseful, witty, and thrillingly strange, this work delivers the vintage tale of what could be the most elaborate con since the Hitler diaries.

A thrilling investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator and a deep dive into crypto’s utopian origin story unfolds in this captivating narrative. In October 2008, an individual using the name Satoshi Nakamoto posted a white paper detailing a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system” called Bitcoin on a Cypherpunk listserv. Nakamoto's sudden disappearance sparked intrigue, turning his identity into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of our time. The narrative follows Benjamin Wallace’s quest to unveil the person behind this revolutionary currency, which initially promised to liberate finance from government and banking control. However, as Bitcoin gained traction, it became entangled in rampant speculation and a troubling reputation, diverging from its idealistic beginnings. Wallace embarks on a global search, investigating a range of suspects—from the benevolent cryptographer Hal Finney to the enigmatic Jim, and the controversial Craig Wright, who claims to be Nakamoto. With a blend of investigative journalism and compelling storytelling, Wallace navigates leads from London to Los Angeles, exploring the complexities of Nakamoto’s legacy. The journey not only seeks to uncover Nakamoto's identity but also interrogates the essence of mystery itself, making for a gripping read that resonates with the intrigue surrounding one of the century's most significant technological innovations.

For more than a decade, criminal lawyer Barry Slotnick never lost a case, no matter how notorious or dangerous his clients--because everyone deserves the best defense. ​ Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native Barry Slotnick is known as the best criminal lawyer in the US. He calls himself "Liberty's Last Champion." Slotnick mediates Bette Midler's bathhouse contract and represents John Gotti, "The Dapper Don." He defends "Subway Shooter" Bernie Goetz and negotiates future First Lady Melania Trump's pre-nup. His unparalleled legal brilliance defines a profession, a city--and an era.