Polymarket Bettors Predict Len Sassaman as Satoshi Nakamoto Ahead of HBO Documentary

Polymarket Bettors Predict Len Sassaman as Satoshi Nakamoto Ahead of HBO Documentary

As speculation surrounding the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto intensifies, a majority of Polymarket bettors are leaning towards the late technologist Len Sassaman. In anticipation of HBO’s upcoming documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, set to premiere on October 8, 51% of Polymarket voters predict Sassaman, a prominent cypherpunk and cryptography expert who passed away in 2011, will be revealed as the anonymous Bitcoin founder.

Len Sassaman Emerges as Top Candidate for Satoshi Nakamoto Identity

Sassaman was a significant figure in the cypherpunk community, contributing to various cryptography projects, which has fueled speculation that he may have been behind the creation of Bitcoin. Other prominent figures linked to Nakamoto’s identity include Hal Finney, who was among the earliest Bitcoin adopters before his death in 2014, and computer scientist Nick Szabo. Blockstream CEO Adam Back and systems engineer Dorian Nakamoto are also considered possible candidates, while a small number of voters believe it could be a group of individuals rather than a single person.

Will HBO’s Documentary Unveil Satoshi Nakamoto?

The upcoming documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, directed by Cullen Hoback, has stirred excitement within the crypto community as it promises to explore Nakamoto's true identity. While the documentary's trailer teases the possibility of revealing the elusive Bitcoin inventor, there is no official confirmation that Satoshi Nakamoto will be unmasked.

If revealed, Satoshi Nakamoto could become one of the richest individuals globally, with an estimated net worth of $66 billion based on the large number of Bitcoins under his control.

Craig Wright's Claims Disputed

Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to assert his involvement. However, a British High Court judge recently ruled against Wright, stating that he lied and forged documents in an attempt to bolster his claim. Wright may face perjury charges from England’s Crown Prosecution Service as a result of these false assertions.