The identity of Bitcoin's creator remains one of the greatest mysteries in modern technology. Since Bitcoin's inception in 2008, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has sparked endless debate and speculation.

Candidate #1: Nick Szabo

Nick Szabo, a computer scientist and legal scholar, is widely considered a top candidate to be Satoshi Nakamoto. His work on digital currencies dates back to the late 1990s with the development of Bit Gold, an early attempt at a decentralized digital currency, shares much in common with Bitcoin's concept. Although Bit Gold never took off, its ideas significantly influenced Bitcoin's development. Szabo is also credited with pioneering the concept of smart contracts in 1996. Despite these compelling clues, Szabo has consistently denied being Nakamoto.

Candidate #2: Len Sassaman

Another strong candidate is Len Sassaman, a cryptographer known for his work on privacy technologies. His deep involvement in the Cypherpunk movement and development of encryption tools further ties him to Bitcoin. Sassaman's life tragically ended in 2011, coinciding with Nakamoto's disappearance from the internet. However, some, including his widow Meredith Patterson, have dismissed the theory due to differences in operating system preferences.

Other Potential Candidates

Apart from Szabo and Sassaman, other candidates have surfaced. Among them is Paul Le Roux, a former criminal mastermind and software programmer, also linked with the theory of Nakamoto's identity. Known figures such as Elon Musk, Craig Wright, and Dorian Nakamoto have also been mentioned but are largely debunked. Adam Back, noted for early cryptography projects, has denied being Satoshi, yet remains a popular candidate.

The saga of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to captivate and fuel debate. The upcoming documentary investigation may add to the discourse, but definitive answers remain elusive.