Top Satoshi Candidate Exposes Real Satoshi

As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in technology and cryptocurrency, I have witnessed the evolution of Bitcoin from its inception to becoming a global phenomenon. The recent unveiling of the Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland, brings back memories of the early days when we were all trying to decipher the identity of the elusive creator.


In response to the reveal of a new statue honoring Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, Switzerland, Canadian Bitcoin developer Peter Todd playfully ridiculed American documentary maker Cullen Hoback.

According to U.Today, the controversial HBO documentary released recently by Hoback has been linked to Todd being identified as Satoshi. Due to security worries after the documentary’s release, it is said that the Canadian developer chose to disappear from public view.

Todd’s funny social media post features two consecutive photos: one of the Satoshi statue (depicting a hooded figure working on a laptop) and another of Hoback adopting a similar pose. He jokingly suggested, “It seems they accidentally unveiled the true identity of Satoshi.

At the recent Lugano Plan B conference, a new statue of Satoshi was introduced, which may have accidentally exposed his identity. CC: @CullenHoback

— Peter Todd (@peterktodd) October 25, 2024

After the highly anticipated documentary’s premiere, the Canadian developer criticized Hoback, saying he was “reaching for excuses” with his points.

According to U.Today’s report, the investigative filmmaker presented some doubtful findings, such as a post on the BitcoinTalk forum and the ongoing controversy surrounding the John Dillon character.

Afterward, Todd additionally shared pictures of himself participating in outdoor pursuits with Wired.com, which coincided with the time when Satoshi was posting on the legendary BitcoinTalk forum.

Despite the backlash, Hoback is refusing to back away from his controversial theory, claiming that Todd is “a master of game theory.” 

In summary, it seems there’s general agreement among people that the HBO documentary didn’t offer any fresh insights, and the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the Bitcoin creator, still eludes us.

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2024-10-25 20:39