Peter Todd Denies Satoshi Claims After Documentary

Canadian cryptographer Peter Todd has gone into hiding following an HBO documentary, 'Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,' which claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Todd, who was actively involved in Bitcoin's early forums, has categorically denied these claims, arguing that the evidence presented by filmmaker Cullen Hoback is misleading and primarily serves the documentary's marketing goals. The documentary suggests Todd's programming skills and style match Satoshi's, though Todd insists these are circumstantial at best. Since the documentary's release, Todd has faced significant harassment, including numerous requests for money, leading him to fear for his personal safety. He argues that the search for Satoshi's identity is not only fruitless but dangerous, as it places alleged individuals at risk. Despite Hoback's assertions, the cryptocurrency community largely dismisses the claims against Todd as speculative.