HBO documentary claims that Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto
October 09, 2024
The HBO documentary "Money Electric: The Mystery of Bitcoin" put forward cryptographer and core developer of digital gold, Peter Todd, as a possible candidate for the mysterious creator of the first cryptocurrency — Satoshi Nakamoto.
The film presents evidence supporting the theory that Todd could indeed be Nakamoto. The filmmakers highlight several key aspects of his work that align with the profile of the BTC creator.
Contributions to various fields
Peter Todd is known for his deep knowledge of cryptography and blockchain technologies. His active involvement in the development of various protocols demonstrates a high level of expertise.
Moreover, Todd was one of the early developers who joined the Bitcoin codebase. He actively participated in discussions on specialized forums. He collaborated with other key figures in the cryptocurrency community during Bitcoin’s early years, making him a plausible candidate for the role of Satoshi Nakamoto.
Pseudonyms and anonymity
The film notes that Todd used pseudonyms in discussions related to cryptography and Bitcoin, which mirrors Satoshi Nakamoto's approach of remaining anonymous. This raises further speculation about the possible identity of Todd as Nakamoto.
Speculations and disputed evidence
The documentary explores various speculative links between Peter Todd and Satoshi Nakamoto. It suggests that Todd was involved in several projects and ideas he supported over the years, raising new questions about Bitcoin’s origin and its true creator.
Before the film’s release, footage emerged allegedly confirming Todd’s identity as Satoshi Nakamoto. However, Todd quickly denied the claim, stating, “Of course, I’m not Satoshi,” and accused director Cullen Hoback of making unfounded assumptions.