How Crypto Reacted to HBO’s Big Satoshi ‘Reveal’

It didn’t.

When news broke on Tuesday afternoon suggesting that the documentary might portray Peter Todd as the key figure in the mystery, those on X/Twitter who were familiar with the case were initially wary. Their skepticism deepened upon watching the documentary itself.

Here is a smattering of tweets, reflecting the consensus.

Bitcoin author Eric Yakes had it right:

Coin Center’s Neeraj Agrawal:

Craig Wright, often asserting himself as Satoshi Nakamoto, has stated that the document in question is incorrect. Interestingly, this statement aligns with Todd’s viewpoint, providing a rare instance of agreement between them.

@MevenRekt pointed out many inaccuracies in an otherwise well made piece of TV:

Nic Carter had sympathy for bitcoin outsiders:

According to @Pledditor, the researchers investigating Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity have been following the incorrect approach. Instead of searching for one key individual in a prominent position, they may have overlooked the possibility that multiple individuals were involved.

This documentary illustrates that the theories surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity are flawed. These theories rely on the assumption that only a select few people worldwide could have developed Bitcoin, so they focus on prominent figures and construct a series of ‘coincidences’ in their past to reinforce their biases. This approach is questionable and can lead to unwarranted intrusion into individuals’ personal lives.

Fortune’s Leo Schwartz:

Journalist Izabella Kaminska suggests that we should not jump to conclusions too hastily about the doctor’s findings, as non-verbal cues, such as body language, can also provide valuable insights.

@bitstein said Satoshi is pseudonymous and always will be:

Todd himself had the final word:

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