Hal Finney
Hal Finney was a cryptographer who created the first reusable proof-of-work system in 2004, prior to the release of Bitcoin. Hal was the main author of PGP 2.0 and the core crypto libraries of later versions of PGP.
Hal’s well-known as an original cypherpunk, with early writings and work on digital privacy, currency, and coordination, eg. Digital Cash & Privacy (1993); PGP Web of Trust Misconceptions (1994).
Hal’s personal site is archived here: Hal Finney Home Page
Since Hal died in 2014, we’re proposing that a posthumous grant be perhaps be awarded to his widow, Fran Finney https://twitter.com/franfinney