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HBO Documentary to Reveal Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto on October 8, Suggests Peter Todd

Oct 8, 2024, 09:12 PM

An upcoming HBO documentary titled 'Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery' is set to air on October 8, claiming to reveal the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The documentary has sparked significant speculation and betting on platforms like Polymarket, with $4.7M in volume and various candidates being suggested as Satoshi. Initially, cryptographer Len Sassaman was a leading contender, but recent shifts in betting odds have seen Nick Szabo and Adam Back also emerge as favorites. However, leaked footage and reports now suggest that the documentary will identify Peter Todd as Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd has denied these claims, stating he is not Satoshi. Additionally, Len Sassaman's widow, Meredith Patterson, has denied that her late husband was Satoshi and stated that HBO never contacted her for the documentary. The documentary's release has generated considerable buzz and debate within the cryptocurrency community, with many expressing skepticism about the documentary's conclusions.