Stefano D'Amiano and Giovanni D' Crescenzo: Pioneers in the Methodology of Digital MoneyThe paper "Methodology for Digital Money based on General Cryptographic Tools", authored by Stefano D’Amiano and Giovanni D’ Crescenzo, stands as an early reference in the field of cryptography applied to digital money. Their innovative approach laid the groundwork for developing monetary systems that do not rely on centralized entities, leveraging cryptographic tools to ensure security, privacy, and…See More

How the Handbook of Applied Cryptography May Have Influenced Satoshi Nakamoto in Creating BitcoinThe Handbook of Applied Cryptography by Alfred J. Menezes, Paul C. Van Oorschot, and Scott A. Vanstone is a cornerstone work in the field of cryptography. Since its publication, it has served as a critical resource for academics, cryptography practitioners, and computer science professionals. Although there is no direct evidence confirming that Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin,…See More

The Peer-to-Peer (P2P) philosophy, as applied to Bitcoin and Kaspa, focuses on removing intermediaries to create a direct exchange system between users, offering more transparency, decentralization, and censorship resistance.Bitcoin and P2P PhilosophyDecentralization: Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency based on blockchain technology, designed by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Its goal was to create a financial system without the need for intermediaries like banks or governments. In Bitcoin, value…See More