Hal Finney (computer scientist)

Harold Thomas Finney II (May 4, 1956 – August 28, 2014) was an American software developer. In his early career, he was credited as lead developer on several console games. Finney later worked for PGP Corporation. He also was an early bitcoin contributor and received the first bitcoin transaction from bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Hal Finney
Born
Harold Thomas Finney II

(1956-05-04)May 4, 1956
Coalinga, California, US
DiedAugust 28, 2014(2014-08-28) (aged 58)
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Resting placeCryopreserved at Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Known forFirst Bitcoin recipient
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