đ„ New Documentary Claims to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, has puzzled the world since the cryptocurrencyâs emergence in 2009. A new HBO documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," directed by Cullen Hoback, claims to have solved the enigma. However, the man named in the film as Bitcoin's founder, Peter Todd, is pushing back.
đ« Peter Todd Denies Being Satoshi Nakamoto
Peter Todd, a well-known bitcoin core developer, firmly denied the documentary's claims. In a statement to CNN, he made it clear:
"For the record, I'm not Satoshi."
Todd accused the documentary of being "irresponsible" and potentially endangering his safety by dragging him into the debate about Nakamotoâs identity.
"Cullen is grasping for straws here," Todd added, accusing Hoback of playing up insignificant coincidences to fuel a conspiracy. He also criticized HBO for not consulting him before the film aired or offering him a chance to screen it.
đŁ HBO Silent, But Director Stands by His Claims
While a spokesperson for HBO, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (the same parent company as CNN), did not respond to requests for comment, Hoback remains confident in his documentary's conclusions. The director claims that Todd participated in the interview and had ample opportunity to provide clarification during filming.
"Peter was there that day. He knows what was discussed," Hoback said, suggesting Toddâs denial was expected. Hoback remains unshaken by Toddâs public refutation and believes his findings are solid.
đ Endless Speculation Around Satoshi Nakamoto
The question of who Nakamoto is has inspired a multitude of theories. Nakamoto disappeared from the internet in 2013, just as Bitcoinâs value was skyrocketing, leaving billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin supposedly under their control. This only deepened the intrigue surrounding Nakamotoâs identity.
After years of research, Hoback zeroed in on Todd, basing much of his claim on a 2010 post from a bitcoin message board that Hoback argues was written by Satoshi Nakamoto.
đ Hobackâs Track Record of Solving Internet Mysteries
Cullen Hoback is no stranger to chasing internet mysteries. His previous work includes the HBO series "Q: Into The Storm," in which he claimed to unmask the person behind QAnon. His investigative style has gained him a reputation for tackling some of the internetâs most elusive figures.
In a conversation with CNN before Todd's public denial, Hoback explained why heâs so confident in his theory and whether he fears legal action. He also teased the dramatic final confrontation that plays out in the documentaryâs conclusion.
As Todd firmly denies the claims and Hoback holds his ground, the mystery of Bitcoinâs creator continues to captivate the world.
