The mystery surrounding Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains one of the most intriguing aspects of cryptocurrency history. A recent HBO documentary renews speculation by suggesting well-known developer Peter Todd as a possible candidate.

Who Is Peter Todd?

Peter Todd is a Canadian Bitcoin developer known for contributing to projects such as OpenTimestamps, Counterparty, Mastercoin, and Zcash. In Bitcoin's early days, he communicated with Nakamoto on technical forums. Despite these interactions, Todd has consistently denied being Satoshi Nakamoto.

The Evidence Presented

HBO's documentary presents several arguments for Todd being Nakamoto: 1. Todd’s technical expertise and involvement in the blockchain space. 2. Forum posts where Todd corrects alleged technical issues posed by Nakamoto. 3. Todd referring to himself as “the world’s leading expert on how to sacrifice your bitcoins,” interpreted as evidence of access to Nakamoto’s untouched fortune. 4. Similarities in British and Canadian spellings with Nakamoto's writings. The documentary, however, raises more questions than answers.

Peter Todd’s Response

Despite claims, Todd continues to deny creating Bitcoin, stating he first learned about it from its whitepaper. He told CoinDesk that at 23, he couldn’t have invented such revolutionary technology and criticized the documentary for its speculative nature.

While Peter Todd might be technically capable of creating Bitcoin, no conclusive evidence ties him to Nakamoto. The HBO documentary presents intriguing arguments but lacks definitive proof.