Ralph Merkle
In plain words
Ralph Merkle: Cryptographer; Merkle trees, cited in the whitepaper. His 1980 paper “Protocols for public key cryptosystems” is reference [7] of the whitepaper. Bitcoin blocks hash their transactions in a Merkle tree, so only the root goes into the block header. 1980: paper cited as reference [7].
Source: bitcoin.org
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Also known as | merkle.com | bitcoin.org |
| Role | Cryptographer; Merkle trees, cited in the whitepaper | bitcoin.org |
| First known Bitcoin link | 1980: paper cited as reference [7] | bitcoin.org |
| In the Bitcoin whitepaper | Cited as reference [7] | bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf |
Timeline
- 1980: “Protocols for public key cryptosystems”, IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy. [bitcoin.org]
FAQ
- Who is Ralph Merkle?
- Ralph Merkle: Cryptographer; Merkle trees, cited in the whitepaper. His 1980 paper “Protocols for public key cryptosystems” is reference [7] of the whitepaper. Bitcoin blocks hash their transactions in a Merkle tree, so only the root goes into the block header. 1980: paper cited as reference [7]. (source: bitcoin.org)
- When did Ralph Merkle first appear in Bitcoin's history?
- 1980: paper cited as reference [7]. (source: bitcoin.org)
- Is Ralph Merkle cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper?
- Yes. Ralph Merkle is cited as reference [7] of the whitepaper (source: bitcoin.org).
See also
References
- bitcoin.org bitcoin.org
- merkle.com merkle.com