Speculations about the real identity of Bitcoin's founder Satoshi Nakamoto continue, with Len Sassaman emerging as a top candidate on the Polymarket platform.

Sassaman's Death and Nakamoto's Disappearance

Sassaman, a renowned cypherpunk and privacy advocate who tragically died in 2011, is cited as a possible Nakamoto. The matching dates of Sassaman's death and Nakamoto's disappearance are examined in a new HBO documentary.

Evan Leung Hatch's Theory

Evan Leung Hatch suggests a theory linking Sassaman to Nakamoto through their work and disappearance from public life. He notes the unfinished aspects of Bitcoin and analyzes timing similarities in online activity.

Len Sassaman's Role in Cryptography

Sassaman was deeply involved in computer security research and co-founded an annual hacker conference. His work on PGP encryption and reposting is central to Bitcoin's development. Despite his achievements, he struggled with depression, leading to his tragic death.

The HBO documentary promises to reignite debate around Nakamoto's identity, but its final conclusion remains unknown.