Who Will HBO Reveal As Bitcoin Inventor? Community Reacts
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The Bitcoinverse is currently buzzing with anticipation as HBO prepares to air its documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” which claims to unveil the true identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The feature is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, October 8, 2024, at 2 am CET (Tuesday, 9 pm EST). Directed by the Emmy-nominated Cullen Hoback, known for his investigative prowess in the critically acclaimed series “Q: Into the Storm,” the documentary aims to take viewers on a thrilling journey into the origins of Bitcoin. Hoback’s previous work successfully unmasked the architects behind the QAnon conspiracy theory, raising expectations that he might indeed have the investigative chops to tackle the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto. In a tantalizing teaser posted on X, Hoback wrote: “A few of you might have wondered why I disappeared. Well, I was tracking down someone else who disappeared. Curious who’s behind Bitcoin? #MoneyElectric: The Bitcoin Mystery drops next Tuesday. It’s going to be a rollercoaster.” Who Will HBO Present As Bitcoin Inventor? This statement has ignited speculation across social media platforms, with many wondering if Hoback has truly uncovered the identity of the person—or group—behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Despite the excitement, the BTC community remains largely skeptical. Pierre, a well-respected crypto analyst, voiced his doubts via X: “An entire industry filled with turbo nerds couldn’t figure out who Satoshi is for the past 15 years, but yes I do believe that some journalists cracked the mystery.” Dennis Porter, CEO and Co-Founder of the Satoshi Act Fund, echoed similar sentiments: “HBO did not figure out the identity of Satoshi. Great looking trailer though.” Max Keiser, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and early adopter, dismissed the documentary’s claims outright: “SPOILER ALERT. No, they don’t. This is a rehash of Bitcoin silliness circa 2016.” The documentary also attracted…
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