Adam Back
Keynote Speaker: Cryptography & Blockchain Technology Expert; Inventor of Hashcash; CEO & Co-Founder at Blockstream
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Adam Back Biography
Dr. Adam Back is a British cryptographer and cypherpunk recognized for his contributions to digital currency and blockchain technology. Back is one of the original members of the cypherpunk movement, a community of technologists who advocated for privacy and cryptography prior to the mainstream adoption of the internet. He earned a doctorate in computer science from the University of Exeter and has held technical and cryptographic roles at Microsoft, VMware, and Zero-Knowledge Systems before focusing on the infrastructure supporting the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Back invented Hashcash, a general proof-of-work system designed to deter email spam, blog spam, and denial-of-service attacks through computationally expensive but fast-to-verify electronic stamps. Hashcash became a foundational element in the development of Bitcoin's consensus mechanism, as cited in the Bitcoin white paper. Back is named in the white paper, and similarities in writing style between Back and Satoshi Nakamoto have led to speculation about his involvement in Bitcoin's origins, which Back has consistently denied.
Back is the co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, a provider of blockchain technologies specializing in cryptography and distributed systems. Over his career as an applied cryptographer and security architect, Back has held senior roles at technology companies including Microsoft, EMC, PI, VMware, and Zero-Knowledge Systems, and has advised numerous organizations on cryptography and peer-to-peer finance. Under his leadership, Blockstream has achieved unicorn valuation status and secured significant venture capital funding to expand institutional mining operations.
Blockstream develops products such as Core Lightning for scalable payments, the Liquid Network and Blockstream Asset Management Platform for tokenized asset issuance and settlement, and self-custody tools including the open-source Jade hardware wallet. The company also introduced "Simplicity," a programming language for smart contracts built on the layer-2 Liquid Network, which supports applications like programmable vaults, decentralized exchanges, custody services, and governance protocols using Bitcoin as the settlement layer.
Back maintains a significant presence in the cryptocurrency industry, with a large following on X and appearances in media outlets such as Bloomberg Crypto and Fintech.tv. He was featured in the HBO documentary "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," which examined his role as a principal Satoshi Nakamoto suspect. Back continues to influence the fields of Bitcoin, blockchain, and decentralized finance through technical leadership, public advocacy, and the development of Bitcoin-native infrastructure for global markets.
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Adam Back is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Futurism, Technology and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Back for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Adam Back generally travels from Sliema, Malta and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roger Ver, Alberto Ajayi Mata and Brian Forde. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Back for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Adam Back for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Adam Back, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Adam Back, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Adam Back speak about?
Adam Back is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Technology, Computer Science, Science, Inventors, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Economy, Innovation, Venture Capital, FinTech, Business and Artificial Intelligence. -
Where does Adam Back travel from?
Adam Back generally travels from Sliema, Malta and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Adam Back?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adam Back for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Adam Back for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Adam Back or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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