Originally published on: October 08, 2024
In a twist of fate, American computer scientist Nick Szabo has emerged as the frontrunner on Polymarket to be revealed as Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, in HBO’s upcoming documentary. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, overtaking cryptographer Len Sassaman in the race for this coveted title.
According to Polymarket bettors, Szabo holds a remarkable 27.9% odds of being identified as Satoshi Nakamoto in the documentary, followed by Sassaman at 14% and Blockstream CEO Adam Back at 4.3%. Despite initially leading in the odds, Sassaman’s chances dwindled after it was revealed that the documentary’s producer, Cullen Hoback, had ruled out the deceased cryptographer as a potential Satoshi candidate.
Hoback’s claim that he confronted the individual he believes to be Satoshi Nakamoto led to speculation that the real Satoshi may still be active in the crypto space. This development eliminated Sassaman from contention, as he tragically passed away in 2011. With this revelation, the odds shifted in favor of Szabo, whose failed crypto network Bit Gold has long been associated with Bitcoin’s inception.
As the community eagerly awaits the documentary’s premiere on October 9th at 2:00 am UTC, the speculation surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity continues to captivate crypto enthusiasts. While many believe that Szabo’s contributions to the crypto space make him a likely candidate for the title, the elusive nature of Satoshi Nakamoto’s persona adds an air of mystery to the unfolding story.
With Polymarket’s odds fluctuating and the possibility of multiple candidates still in play, the anticipation surrounding HBO’s reveal continues to grow. Whether Szabo will ultimately be unveiled as the legendary Satoshi Nakamoto remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain – the crypto community is in for an intriguing revelation.
