Canadian cryptographer Peter Todd has gone into hiding due to safety concerns after an HBO documentary suggested he is the inventor of Bitcoin. The documentary, 'Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,' aired on Oct. 9, hinting at Todd being Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd denies this claim and criticizes the film for using weak evidence. Despite Todd's history of jokingly claiming to be Satoshi, he insists he is not. The director of the documentary, Cullen Hoback, downplays the safety risks, emphasizing the importance of revealing Nakamoto's identity. However, Todd fears for his life and believes the documentary misrepresented its focus on Bitcoin's history. The controversy surrounding Todd's alleged identity as Nakamoto has not convinced the cryptocurrency community. Todd's safety concerns have escalated, leading him to hide from potential threats. The documentary's attempt to uncover Nakamoto's identity has sparked debate and raised questions about Todd's safety. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news
