The documentary will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.
Bitcoin has become a financial phenomenon since it was created in 2009.
It’s seen as a store of value by those wary of traditional currencies.
It’s also a popular tool for illegal activities such as drug trafficking and cyber-fraud.
Supported by influential people like Elon Musk, Bitcoin has grown into a trillion-dollar asset class.
Even central banks now view it as a potential challenger to their systems.
Revealing the creator’s identity could raise serious questions.
It might implicate Satoshi in crimes involving Bitcoin.
Interestingly, as the documentary’s air date approaches, some old Bitcoin wallets have become active.
These wallets' creators are very likely to have been Satoshi’s earliest collaborators.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity has been a mystery for years.
They published the Bitcoin white paper in 2008 and helped develop the system before disappearing in 2010.
Many have tried to uncover Satoshi’s identity.
In 2014, a journalist pointed to Japanese-AmericanDorian Nakamoto, but he denied it.
In 2016, AustralianCraig Steven Wrightclaimed to be Satoshi, but failed to provide proof.
A British court recently ruled that Wright is not Satoshi.
However, many in the Bitcoin community oppose efforts to identify Satoshi, arguing for their right to privacy.
The potential unmasking of Satoshi could have far-reaching effects.
It might impact the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
It could also influence regulatory approaches to digital currencies.
For the US presidential race, it’s particularly significant.
Republican candidate Donald Trump has been courting Bitcoin supporters.
A major revelation about Bitcoin’s creator could sway this voting bloc.
The documentary’s claims will likely face intense scrutiny from the crypto community.
Many will demand concrete proof before accepting any identity as Satoshi.
