The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with anticipation as a new HBO documentary claims to finally unveil the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious figure behind Bitcoin’s creation. For years, Nakamoto’s identity has been one of the greatest mysteries in the tech and financial world. While countless individuals have been speculated to be Nakamoto, no conclusive proof has emerged.
Polymarket Bettors Says Sassaman Could Be Satoshi Nakamoto
Adding excitement to the mix, the popular prediction market platform Polymarket has started accepting bets on who the documentary will name as the true Satoshi. According to current betting results on Polymarket, Len Sassaman, a respected cryptographer and privacy advocate, is leading the race with a 45% chance of being identified as Satoshi Nakamoto.
Sassaman, who passed away in 2011, was a pivotal figure in the cryptography community and had the technical expertise to create Bitcoin. His involvement in anonymous communication tools and cryptographic protocols has led some to believe he could be behind Bitcoin’s pseudonym.
Speculations Continues
In second place, with a 15% chance, is Hal Finney, another giant in the world of cryptography and one of the earliest adopters of Bitcoin. Finney was a known collaborator with Nakamoto, having received the first-ever Bitcoin transaction from the elusive figure. Many believe that Finney, who died in 2014, either knew Nakamoto’s true identity or may have operated under the Satoshi alias himself.
However, some think more than a single individual will be named. Around 38% of bettors on Polymarket think the documentary will either suggest that Satoshi Nakamoto was a group of people or that the mystery will remain unsolved. As the release of the HBO documentary nears, speculation continues to grow. Whether the documentary will solve the Nakamoto mystery or leave the world with more questions remains to be seen.
Craig Wright is not Satoshi
Recall that Judge James Mellor released a written judgment on the high-profile case between the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Craig Wright. The case revolved around Wright’s controversial claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto. Notably, Craig has tried several tricks to be recognized as Satoshi Nakamoto.
He has been accused of plagiarism several times, from moving Satoshi’s coin to signing a message with his private key. While his claim as the Bitcoin creator has received widespread debunking and rejection from the Bitcoin community, there is no hard proof to back it up. Moreover, the latest investigations that seek to challenge Wright’s assertions of being the sole creator of Bitcoin have provided other evidence suggesting that Satoshi may be a collective entity.
