HBO Documentary Claims Peter Todd is Satoshi

The new HBO documentary, 'Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,' posits that Peter Todd, a Bitcoin Core developer, could be the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Directed by Cullen Hoback, the film presents circumstantial evidence such as Todd's early involvement in Bitcoin and his online interactions that align with Nakamoto's timeline. However, the documentary has faced criticism for lacking definitive proof and relying on speculative assumptions, with Todd himself denying the claim and calling it 'irresponsible.' Critics argue that while Todd's coding skills and usage of pseudonyms are noteworthy, they do not conclusively identify him as Nakamoto. Despite Hoback's confidence in his theory, the crypto community remains skeptical, highlighting the persistent challenges in unmasking Nakamoto's true identity. This controversy has reignited debates about the significance of uncovering the identity of Bitcoin's creator, who is believed to control a vast, untouched fortune in Bitcoin.