James Nakamoto Verified
James Nakamoto is a Bitcoin core contributor and cryptocurrency journalist with 13 years of industry experience. Having mined Bitcoin in 2012 and contributed to BIP discussions, James brings unmatched technical depth to his reporting. He previously led research at Blockstream and has been published in Bitcoin Magazine since 2014. James is a sought-after voice on monetary policy, mining economics, and the Lightning Network.
Background & Credentials
Education, previous employers, certifications
- ›Bloomberg Terminal proficiency
Beats covered
Topics this reporter writes about regularly
Awards & Recognition
- ★ Best Crypto Reporter — Crypto Journalist Awards 2025
Speaking & Press
- Bitcoin 2026 Conference — Panel
- Fox Business — Recurring contributor
Disclosure
Conflicts of interest and editorial transparency
I disclose any positions held at time of writing within each article. I do not trade Bitcoin futures.
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