Peter Todd Claims HBO Doc Forced Him Into Hiding Over Bitcoin Identity

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Canadian computer scientist and cryptographer Peter Todd has stated he has been compelled to go into hiding due to concerns over his safety following an HBO documentary that suggested he is the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

“Clearly, making false assertions that ordinary individuals with ordinary wealth are extraordinarily wealthy exposes them to dangers such as theft and kidnapping,” Todd mentioned in an interview with Wired.

Peter Todd Insists He Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto

Todd claims he participated in the documentary under the impression that it would explore the background of Bitcoin. However, it posited that he is the real individual behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator. “This was obviously going to be a spectacle,” Todd remarked.

The HBO documentary, titled “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” premiered on Oct. 9. Its producer, Cullen Hoback, suggested that the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto would be disclosed, implicating Todd. Todd has consistently rejected claims that he is the maker of Bitcoin.

I like Peter Todd. I wish he was Satoshi. But this is just sloppy journalism. pic.twitter.com/q2CEuhRLvh

— Beanie (@beaniemaxi) October 9, 2024

While Todd firmly denies being the creator of Bitcoin, he has a history of jokingly saying, “I am Satoshi.” However, these comments appear to be a humorous nod to the famous line “I am Spartacus” from the acclaimed Spartacus film, rather than an admission.

The Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto Is A Public Concern

Hoback contends that Todd is exaggerating the situation and pointed out that numerous individuals have previously been identified as Satoshi without facing any real risks to their safety.

According to Hoback, uncovering Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity is of public significance. If nations aim to incorporate BTC into their reserves or recognize it as legal tender, Satoshi Nakamoto could potentially become the richest individual globally, as per Hoback.

“The notion that there may be an anonymous person overseeing one-twentieth of the entire supply of digital gold holds considerable significance,” Hoback stated.

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