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Well-known documentary producer Cullen Hoback’s new work “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” has recently sparked heated discussions in the currency circle because when the trailer was released last week, Hoback hinted that the film would reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin.
Just yesterday (9th), Hoback’s new work was released on HBO and Max as scheduled, and finally alleged that the true identity of “Satoshi Nakamoto” is former Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd.
Why Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto
According to @tier10k, the HBO documentary testifies that Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto for the following reasons:
In 2010, Peter Todd used a new account to reply to Satoshi Nakamoto’s post on the Bitcointalk forum. HBO claimed that he mistakenly used his account to respond to Satoshi Nakamoto’s post.
Both accounts became inactive after a few days.Peter Todd later implemented the Replacement by Fee (RBF) concept discussed in that post.
HBO claims that Peter Todd used the pseudonym John Dillon to promote RBF.
Both use British/Canadian spelling.
In addition, Satoshi Nakamoto’s posting schedule is consistent with his schedule as a student, and he will post more on weekends.
Peter Todd has discussed “sacrifice” Bitcoin, which may refer to the destruction of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin.
Peter Todd himself denies
However, in response to the accusations in the HBO documentary, Peter Todd also tweeted yesterday to solemnly deny that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto:
I’m not Satoshi Nakamoto.
Peter Todd told Coidesk that Cullen Hoback’s testimony was baseless and he became Cullen Hoback’s life-saving straw. He didn’t know who Satoshi Nakamoto was, so he pointed out a name at random. He criticized Cullen Hoback for adopting QAnon-style conspiracy theory thinking.
In the documentary, there is a scene where Cullen Hoback is confronting Peter Todd. He said helplessly about the accusation that he was Satoshi Nakamoto:
I admit it’s quite creative, you come up with some crazy theories, it’s so ridiculous, and I’m like, yes, of course I am Satoshi Nakamoto, and I am also Craig Wright.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity will always remain a mystery, or it’s a good thing
In general, HBO’s new documentary still does not reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. It is more of a hype and at the same time disappoints those who have placed heavy bets on the Polymarket market.
Although people’s curiosity will continue to exist, the author privately believes that “Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity will never be revealed” is a good thing. After all, even if you know who Satoshi Nakamoto is? It may not be of any benefit to the future development of Bitcoin, and it is precisely because of Satoshi Nakamoto’s retirement that Bitcoin has the following characteristics:
- Avoiding concentration of power: The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity prevents personal control or manipulation of Bitcoin. If he appears, he may have unnecessary authority or influence and change the development direction of Bitcoin.
Preserving Bitcoin’s neutrality: Satoshi Nakamoto’s anonymity makes Bitcoin unaffected by personal background, nationality or political affiliation. This allows Bitcoin to be accepted by different cultures, countries, and people around the world without being viewed as the creation of a particular country or individual.
Reduce legal and regulatory risks: If Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity is made public, he may face pressure and legal challenges from governments, regulators, or other organizations. Anonymity protects Satoshi Nakamoto personally and shields Bitcoin from legal adverse effects.
Stimulate a sense of community participation: The mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto makes the Bitcoin community more autonomous. Each participant feels that he is part of this decentralized network, which enhances the collective consciousness and the sense of power of the community.
Enhance the legendary color and appeal of Bitcoin: The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto adds a mythical color to Bitcoin, attracting more people’s attention and discussion, making Bitcoin a charming global phenomenon.
More directly, among the 22,000 addresses related to Satoshi Nakamoto, approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins are currently held. These assets have been considered by the market to be permanently locked. If he really holds the private keys of these addresses, there may be potential selling pressure.
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