Blockchain Decoded: The Tech Behind the Hype Quiz

Question 1

Which mysterious figure (or group) is credited with inventing the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin?

A Craig Wright

B Satoshi Nakamoto

C Nick Szabo

D Hal Finney

Question 2

This computer scientist, often cited in blockchain history, developed the 'bit gold' concept before Bitcoin existed.

A David Chaum

B Wei Dai

C Adam Back

D Nick Szabo

Question 3

Which co-founder of Ethereum is considered the leading mind behind the development of smart contracts on blockchain?

A Joseph Lubin

B Gavin Wood

C Vitalik Buterin

D Charles Hoskinson

Question 4

This cryptographic pioneer invented 'Hashcash', which later inspired the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism in blockchains.

A Whitfield Diffie

B Adam Back

C Ralph Merkle

D Bruce Schneier

Question 5

Which famous cryptographer was the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto?

A Phil Zimmermann

B Dan Kaminsky

C Hal Finney

D Len Sassaman

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