The crypto community is eagerly awaiting the release of an HBO documentary titled “Money Electric, The Bitcoin Mystery.” Some believe the documentary could reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin.
Crypto traders are excited, with nearly $5 million staked on various predictions through platforms like Polymarket.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
Len Sassaman, a key figure within the cypherpunk movement, has emerged as a leading candidate. Currently, odds on Polymarket suggest a 38% chance that Sassaman will be identified as Nakamoto. Crypto analyst Hitesh Malviya points to several compelling connections between Sassaman and the pseudonymous inventor.
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Who Will the HBO Documentary Identify as Satoshi? Source: Polymarket
Sassaman, whose death occurred just 88 days after Nakamoto's last known communication on April 23, 2011, was a crucial advocate for encryption and privacy.
“Len Sassaman, a young cypherpunk, has taken his own life, marking the end of a brilliant mind dedicated to user privacy and open knowledge,” Malviya wrote.
His passing coincided with a period of significant mourning within the cypherpunk community, which fervently supports the principles of anonymous digital communication and currency — the very foundations of Bitcoin. Furthermore, the cypherpunk community paid tribute to him in Bitcoin block 138,725, mined 27 days after Sassaman’s death.
The Bitcoin block featured art in memory of Sassaman, cementing his legacy within the blockchain.
Art in Tribute to Len Sassaman. Source: Medium
Additionally, Sassaman’s connection to Hal Finney, another Satoshi candidate, adds depth to the narrative. Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction, collaborated closely with Sassaman on several cryptographic challenges. Both men shared a common use of British English in their writings—a notable feature of Nakamoto’s communications.
Thus, an analysis of Sassaman's Twitter activity shows a pattern that mirrors the timing of Satoshi's code commits, suggesting synchronized nighttime development sessions.
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Speculations about memecoins
With the upcoming release of the documentary, the crypto community has embraced Sassaman’s legacy in new ways. Over the past week, memecoins inspired by Sassaman and even his cats, Sasha and Odin, have proliferated on networks like Ethereum and Solana. In fact, some of these memecoins have reached market caps of over $10 million.
Meme Coin SASHA on Solana. Source: GeckoTerminal
Thus, this flurry of activity highlights Sassaman’s profound impact on cryptography and digital privacy, bolstering his case as a possible Satoshi Nakamoto. While the documentary may or may not conclusively reveal Nakamoto’s identity, the narrative surrounding Sassaman ensures that his contributions will not be forgotten.
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