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On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, HBO premiered its highly anticipated documentary “Money Electric,” offering a deep dive into the origins of Bitcoin. Directed by Cullen Hoback, renowned for his work on the Qanon series “Q: Into the Storm,” the film brought together a range of voices from the cryptocurrency space, including developers, early adopters, and financial experts. Viewers tuned in for an insider’s perspective on the technology that revolutionized finance, but the film also explored the mystery surrounding the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
In a startling twist, “Money Electric” pointed to software developer Peter Todd as the key figure behind the pseudonymous Nakamoto. Hoback’s film built its case with a blend of interviews, historical evidence, and expert testimony, leaving many viewers questioning the long-standing enigma. Todd, who has played a significant and controversial role in Bitcoin’s development, was shown in a different light, raising both intrigue and controversy among industry insiders and the public alike.
While Todd has long denied being Nakamoto, the documentary left audiences with plenty to ponder regarding Bitcoin’s elusive origin. Todd firmly denies the notion. “Of course I’m not Satoshi,” Todd explained to the Coindesk reporters Marc Hochstein, and Cheyenne Ligon before the film aired. Castle Island Ventures Founding Partner Nic Carter told Politico he doesn’t believe Todd is Bitcoin’s creator.