Pierre Rochard

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Pierre Rochard is a Bitcoin educator, analyst, and the VP of Research at Riot Platforms. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, which archives foundational Bitcoin literature and cypherpunk writings. Rochard has been a prominent voice on Bitcoin monetary theory, Lightning Network adoption, and Bitcoin miner economics.

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Role: VP of Research, Riot Platforms / Educator
Twitter: BitcoinPierre
Known For: Satoshi Nakamoto Institute co-founder, Bitcoin monetary theory
Nationality: American
Bitcoin Since: 2012
Estimated Btc: Undisclosed
Notable Quote: Bitcoin is not for criminals, it is for everyone
Twitter Handle: pierre_rochard

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