A new HBO documentary claims to have uncovered the true identity of Bitcoinâs elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. #WeAreAllSatoshi
If the findings are widely accepted, they could cause significant ripple effects in global financial markets and impact the U.S. presidential election, especially given Republican candidate Donald Trumpâs support from Bitcoin enthusiasts.
The documentary, directed by Emmy-nominated Cullen Hoback, who previously gained acclaim for his work on âQ: Into the Storm,â is set to air next Wednesday at 2 a.m. CET (9 p.m. EST on Tuesday). The show promises to reveal the identity behind the pseudonym, which has been one of the internetâs most enduring mysteries since Bitcoinâs inception in 2009.
Bitcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency, has since become a major financial force, embraced by those skeptical of traditional currency and even used for illegal activities. Nakamoto, who seemingly vanished in 2010 after helping launch Bitcoin, has been a subject of numerous investigations.
Several suspects, including software engineer Hal Finney, computer scientist Nick Szabo, and Australian cryptographer Craig Wright, have been named over the years, but no one has definitively proven their claim.
Wrightâs 2016 attempt to prove his identity as Nakamoto ended in controversy and eventual legal troubles. Despite various claims and investigations, many Bitcoin enthusiasts argue that Satoshiâs identity should remain private unless accompanied by irrefutable evidence, such as transferring coins from Nakamotoâs known wallet.
The HBO documentary is poised to reignite debates about one of the worldâs most captivating financial enigmas.