HBO's new documentary, titled "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," has sparked significant attention by claiming that Canadian software developer Peter Todd is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The film, directed by Cullen Hoback, presents various pieces of evidence to support this assertion, including a 2010 message from Todd that allegedly finished a post by Satoshi on a Bitcoin forum. Despite the documentary's claims, Todd has publicly denied being Satoshi, stating that the filmmakers are misrepresenting the facts. The documentary's release has led to a wave of skepticism within the cryptocurrency community, with many critics arguing that the evidence presented is weak and potentially harmful to Todd's safety. The film aired on October 9, 2024, and has already generated significant discourse regarding the true identity of Bitcoin's creator.
