HBO has announced a groundbreaking documentary claiming to unveil the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC). This revelation could significantly impact the cryptocurrency, as Nakamoto's anonymity has been crucial to Bitcoin's decentralized nature.
In a recent post on X, HBO shared that the documentary will feature influential figures from the Bitcoin community, including Adam Back, the inventor of the blockchain hashing algorithm, and Roger Ver, a notable figure in Bitcoin Cash.
Satoshi Nakamoto's identity has remained a mystery since Bitcoin's inception in 2009. The documentary's findings could unveil the controller of approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins, representing the largest BTC stash globally. If Nakamoto still possesses the cryptographic keys, their net worth would be around $67.5 billion based on current Bitcoin prices.
Reports indicate that several high-value wallets from the Satoshi era have recently become active for the first time since 2009. While these wallets are not officially tied to Nakamoto, they may belong to early collaborators.
Numerous theories about Satoshi's identity have emerged over the years, including:
However, a recent ruling by UK Judge Mr. Justice Mellor determined that Craig Wright is not the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, dismissing his claims.
