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Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Identity Revealed, New Documentary Claims

Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto may be revealed in a new HBO documentary airing Tuesday, uncovering new evidence on the BTC founder.
Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Identity Revealed, New Documentary Claims

Highlights

  • HBO doc claims to identify Bitcoin's creator; Satoshi Nakamoto's identity revealed after 14 years.
  • Recently, 250 Bitcoins worth $15 million were moved from dormant wallets inactive since 2009.
  • Cullen Hoback's film on Satoshi Nakamoto follows his success in unveiling QAnon authors.

Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been identified in a new HBO documentary set to air next week. The much-awaited documentary by Cullen Hoback is set to unmask the face behind the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

If the findings are to be believed, this discovery could pose significant implications for global cryptocurrency markets and political narratives.

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Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Documentary

The documentary that is set to be aired on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST allegedly has the answers to the question of who is behind the creation of Bitcoin. Hoback, who once helped to unmask authors of the QAnon movement, has allegedly pointed to the person behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, who has been hiding the identity of the cryptocurrency’s creator since 2009. 

According to sources, the documentary is said to contain some new evidence, but there are no details about what has been included.

Bitcoin, which was initiated as a peculiar concept within the realm of cryptography, has turned into a $1 trillion asset class, and its inventor is still unknown. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym used by the person or group that initiated the creation of Bitcoin, has remained one of the most talked about topics as people across the world continue to use BTC both as a form of currency and as an investment.

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Increased Activity in Early Bitcoin Wallets

In the recent past, there has been increased movement in some of the early BTC wallets that had not been active for a while. As reported, some 250 BTC, approximately $15 million at the current exchange rate, were moved from addresses that had not been used since 2009. 

Although there are no direct connections with Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, the activation of these wallets is interesting particularly in connection with the timing of the release of the documentary.

The BTC creator is estimated to hold 1.1 million Bitcoins, which would make him one of the richest men in the world if he still possesses those coins. As interest in the documentary increases, financial markets and those interested in Bitcoin are carefully observing any new activity in these initial Bitcoin addresses.

Past Attempts to Identify Satoshi Nakamoto

Many efforts have been made in the past to determine who is behind the creation of BTC. In 2014, Leah McGrath Goodman, a journalist, suggested that Japanese-American Dorian Nakamoto was the creator of the name, but he dismissed the idea. In 2016, an Australian man named Craig Steven Wright came forward and said that he was Satoshi Nakamoto, but he couldn’t present evidence that would make people believe him. Earlier this year, a British court ruled that Wright was not Satoshi, effectively closing that chapter of speculation.

Other people have been linked to the Bitcoin creator speculation, such as Hal Finney, one of the first people to receive Bitcoin, and Nick Szabo, a computer scientist in the field of cryptographic currencies. Nevertheless, none of these people has ever been identified as the actual creator of the Satoshi Nakamoto persona.

Within the Bitcoin community, there is a divide regarding efforts to unmask the Bitcoin creator. Some argue that their identity should remain private, emphasizing that the creator chose to stay anonymous. Peter McCormack, a Bitcoin podcaster, expressed concern over the documentary’s implications, stating,

“Satoshi gave the world a profound gift in Bitcoin but deliberately chose to remain anonymous — a decision that must be respected.”

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Kelvin Munene Murithi

Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.

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