The identity of Bitcoin's creator, known as Satoshi Nakamoto, remains one of the greatest mysteries in modern technology.

The Creation of Bitcoin

In October 2008, an anonymous figure using the pseudonym 'Satoshi Nakamoto' released the Bitcoin whitepaper, outlining the blueprint for a decentralized digital currency. This peer-to-peer system allowed value transfer without intermediaries like banks. By 2011, Nakamoto disappeared from the internet, leaving behind a mysterious legacy.

Top Candidates

Nick Szabo, a computer scientist, is considered a prime candidate for Nakamoto. His work in the late 1990s on Bit Gold shared key concepts with Bitcoin. Szabo is also credited with pioneering smart contracts. Another candidate is Len Sassaman, a cryptographer involved in the Cypherpunk movement. His death in 2011 coincided with Nakamoto's disappearance.

Documentary Investigations

Recent interest peaked with the HBO documentary 'Money Electric,' claiming to reveal Bitcoin's creator. Polymarket odds show Sassaman as a frontrunner, but the documentary may explore other candidates as well.

Despite ongoing efforts to unveil Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, it remains one of the greatest technological secrets.