Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin-focused JAN3 and an early Bitcoiner, shared his take on why Satoshi Nakamoto decided to step into the shadows in 2010. His "Breaking Bad Satoshi" theory attributes this move to long-term safety concerns.

Samson Mow's "Breaking Bad Satoshi" Theory

In a recent tweet, Samson Mow shared a video from a documentary explaining why the Bitcoin creator chose anonymity. Mow believes Satoshi understood the potential risk from regulators and possibly special services if Bitcoin succeeded, giving rise to the "Breaking Bad Satoshi" theory: a decision to hide in plain sight.

HBO Documentary Faces Criticism

The recent HBO documentary that promised to unveil Satoshi Nakamoto's identity has faced backlash. The film named OG Bitcoin developer Peter Todd as Satoshi, which Todd denied, blaming the director for endangering his life. Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus suggested it might have been Hal Finney and associates.

Bitcoin Community Reaction

Overall, the global Bitcoin community reacted critically to the film, disapproving of its claims without evidence. Many believe these accusations are unfounded and risky.

Samson Mow's theory on Satoshi's decision to hide seems rooted in understanding the potential repercussions of his creation. The HBO documentary faced criticism for making baseless claims, highlighting the complexity of uncovering Bitcoin's creator identity.