Key Takeaways
- HBO has announced a documentary to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity.
- Satoshi Nakamoto controls about 1.1 million BTC, worth $67.5 billion.
- The UK court ruled in 2024 that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto.
HBO has claimed that it will reveal the identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in an upcoming documentary, reigniting speculation about one of the tech world’s greatest mysteries.
The documentary, announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter), will feature prominent figures in the Bitcoin space, including Adam Back, Roger Ver, and Samson Mow.
Nakamoto identity
Nakamoto’s identity has remained unknown since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, with theories ranging from specific individuals to the possibility of a group behind the pseudonym.
Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to control approximately 1.1 million BTC, a fortune currently valued at $67.5 billion, making any revelation about their identity potentially influential for Bitcoin’s future.
The anonymity surrounding Nakamoto has been viewed as central to Bitcoin’s decentralized nature.
Wallet movements
While many in the community speculate that Satoshi no longer has any control over Bitcoin’s operations, renewed interest follows the reactivation of several wallets from Bitcoin’s early days.
These wallets, however, are not definitively linked to Nakamoto.
Despite previous failed attempts to unmask Satoshi—most notably claims by Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, which were dismissed by a UK court in 2024—HBO’s announcement has set off a wave of anticipation.
