Peter Todd and the Satoshi Nakamoto Mystery: The Theory Persists
A recent HBO documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery has reignited the debate over the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. The documentary suggested that Bitcoin Core engineer Peter Todd could be behind the pseudonym Satoshi, sparking a wave of online speculation.
On October 8, leaked footage from the documentary, though quickly deleted, suggested that Todd was Satoshi. This revelation sparked a lot of reaction, especially on Twitter, where journalists and enthusiasts conducted their own investigation. Peter Todd, however, quickly denied the accusations.
But the rumor persists. One Twitter user (@tier10k) shared an intriguing theory: In 2010, Todd replied to Satoshi on the bitcointalk forum from a new account, and accidentally finished a post that Satoshi had started from his own account. This coincidence has fueled speculation, especially since both accounts ceased all activity a few days after this incident.
Another troubling point: Todd also allegedly promoted the "Replace with Fee" (RBF) feature under another pseudonym, John Dillon. Some observers have noted that both Todd and "John Dillon" used British or Canadian spellings, reinforcing the idea of a possible link between them.
Finally, certain details of Todd's daily life, including his posts over the weekend, have apparently coincided with the supposed lifestyle of Satoshi Nakamoto, who may have been a student at the time. Todd even mentioned the "sacrifice" of Bitcoin, an allusion that some interpret as a reference to the disappearance of Bitcoin's creator.
These theories, while unconfirmed, continue to fuel the debate. Bitcoin, meanwhile, is currently trading at $62,343.49, after a slight decline of 0.47% on October 7.