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A new HBO documentary is set to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of the world’s largest and most widely used cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).  According to a Politico report, the documentary will air next Wednesday, October 9, and is the latest work from Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, known for his previous series “Q: Into the Storm,” which exposed the origins of the QAnon conspiracy theory. The Hunt For Satoshi Nakamoto Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to control approximately 1.1 million BTC, a fortune that could make him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. However, it remains unclear if he still has access to the private keys necessary to unlock this wealth. At current valuations, Satoshi’s holdings would be worth around $66 billion. Interestingly, as the documentary’s release approaches, some dormant Bitcoin wallets from the “Satoshi era” have become active for the first time since Bitcoin’s inception.  The Politico report indicates that approximately 250 Bitcoin, valued at around $15 million, have been moved from these “long-silent wallets.” While these wallets are not officially linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, their activation raises eyebrows and fuels speculation about the identity of Bitcoin’s creator. The true identity of Satoshi has long been one of the internet’s biggest mysteries. After publishing the Bitcoin white paper on October 31, 2008, Satoshi communicated primarily through message boards and email with a select group of cryptographers and coding experts.  However, Satoshi then disappeared from public view in 2010, leaving the cryptocurrency community to speculate about his identity ever since. His last known communication involved a warning to WikiLeaks against using the cryptocurrency. A History With Failed Bitcoin Creators Claims Per the report, various high-profile attempts to unmask Satoshi have been made over the years. In 2014, journalist Leah McGrath Goodman suggested that Dorian Nakamoto,…

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