The recent HBO documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery has set the internet alight, claiming that Peter Todd, a well-known cryptography consultant, is none other than Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This explosive claim quickly went viral, sparking heated debates and a whirlwind of memes across social media platforms, particularly Twitter.
Betting Big on Peter Todd
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One Twitter user, @OGshoots, shared a viral screenshot revealing that they had bet their life savings on Polymarket, speculating that Peter Todd would be named Satoshi. This wager earned them a staggering $150,000 after the documentary aired. The post quickly gained traction, feeding into the frenzy surrounding HBO’s controversial assertion.
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Not everyone is buying into the documentary’s claims. Prominent crypto voices like @PixOnChain slammed HBO for focusing on sensationalism rather than facts, tweeting, “Why would HBO claim Peter Todd is Satoshi? It’s about storytelling… Todd isn’t Satoshi. It’s narrative, not fact.” Other skeptics, including crypto figure Beanie, called the documentary “sloppy journalism,” while maintaining admiration for Todd but doubting any real connection to Satoshi.
Conspiracy Theories Take Flight
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While many remain unconvinced, others are entertaining the possibility of a conspiracy. @Rachel_Muyin speculated that Todd might not be able to reveal his identity due to personal safety concerns, fuelling theories that HBO had “set him up.” This has only intensified the intrigue surrounding the already mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.
Memes and Humour Flood Twitter
In true internet fashion, the debate also unleashed a flood of memes. One user, @ns123abc, jokingly contrasted HBO’s dramatic trailer with Peter Todd’s straightforward denial: “No, I’m not Satoshi.” Another humorous post even suggested creating a new meme coin called “$YOURMOM” after Todd’s tweet about his dog.
Whether HBO’s claim is a marketing ploy or a serious attempt at solving Bitcoin’s greatest mystery, the question remains: Is Peter Todd really Satoshi? For now, the internet remains divided, with the mystery as alive as ever.
