Another interesting article by Nick Szabo is here: http://unenumerated.blogspot.com/2006/02/irreducible-complex..., where he discusses proof-of-work (2006) and what he saw as the problem with it.

Actually, a compelling theory is that Nick Szabo (possibly in collaboration with others) is Satoshi Nakamoto: http://likeinamirror.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/satoshi-nakamo....

Wo, the evidence truly is compelling. Even if Nick isn't Satoshi "Himself". he's at least one of the main collaborators. I mean if you were creating something complex and advanced like bitcoin, wouldn't you seek out the world's leading expert on the topic to help you with it (assuming you have the resources to do so)

This sounds like bitcoin!

Quick! Tell Newsweek.