anonymity

Bitcoin P2P e-cash paper

Satoshi clarifies that Bitcoin uses Hashcash-style SHA-256 proof-of-work (not signatures), explains the proportional mining chances, and addresses identity and double-spending prevention.

Satoshi ↔ Martti Malmi Correspondence

Satoshi warns Malmi to de-emphasize Bitcoin's anonymity claims, distinguishing between anonymity and pseudonymity - a prescient warning about privacy expectations.

Not a suggestion

Satoshi warns that Bitcoin is not fully anonymous and that careful practices are needed to maintain privacy.