- HBO’s crypto documentary ‘Money Electric’ claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Memecoins inspired by Len Sassaman have become extremely popular on various cryptocurrency networks.
A new HBO documentary, ‘Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery’, is all set to solve the long-standing mystery of who created Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin. [BTC]really and truly.
This documentary, directed by the filmmaker known for revealing the identity behind QAnon, is expected to shed light on one of modern technology’s biggest secrets.
Many cryptocurrency fans and gamblers on sites like Polymarket are now suggesting that Leonard “Len” Sassaman could be Nakamoto.
The documentary, which premieres on October 8, aims to revive discussions about the theories surrounding Bitcoin’s creator that have been circulating since its creation in 2009.
The opportunities in the poly market are shifting
Nick Szabo has also emerged as the top candidate for Satoshi Nakamoto at Polymarket in HBO’s upcoming documentary.
Just a day ago, bettors gave Szabo a 27.9% chance of being Satoshi, surpassing cryptographer Len Sassaman, who was at 14% at the time, and Blockstream CEO Adam Back at 4.3%.
Source: Polymarkt
For those who don’t know, Sassaman was initially the frontrunner with odds as high as 68% shortly after the market opened on October 4.
However, he saw a decline in support after producer Cullen Hobacks comments on CNN.
Sassaman isn’t Satoshi?
Hoback revealed that he has confronted someone he believes is the real Satoshi, with the exception of Sassaman, who died in 2011.
“We make a strong case […] and I think in some ways their response is more telling than even the evidence itself.”
Adding to the uncertainty, Sassaman’s widow, Meredith L. Patterson, has publicly stated that her late husband is not Satoshi and noted that HBO did not contact her during the documentary’s production.
Patterson said:
“I kind of wonder if I’m good at the prediction markets by answering honestly when people ask me questions, but long story short: f**k em.”
However, according to Polymarket’s latest updates, Nick Szabo was at 10.3% at the time of writing, with Adam Back following closely behind at 9.6%.
Surprisingly, despite the emerging reality, Len Sassaman still retained the lead with 12% of the stakes.
Source: Polymarkt
The memecoin sector is benefiting from the hype
Despite the ongoing drama surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, some traders have found opportunities to profit from thematic tokens.
In recent days, memecoins inspired by cryptographer Len Sassaman – who many believe could be revealed as Satoshi Nakamoto in an upcoming HBO documentary – have begun appearing on the Solana [SOL]Ethereum [ETH]and BTC networks.
Opportunistic traders issued LEN tokens on these platforms, reaching a market cap of several million before subsequently losing some of those profits.
One LEN token, which claims to be the first to be issued on SOL, saw a notable price increase last week, currently valued at over $1.6 million.
Additionally, SASHA tokens, named after Sassaman’s cat, have reached market caps of over $5 million.
Source: Len Sassaman/X
Crypto enthusiasts even contacted Sassaman’s widow, Meredith L. Patterson, via X (formerly Twitter) for advice on these memecoins, and in return received a Solana address for token donations.
Source: Meredith L. Patterson/X
Interestingly, some traders have created tokens based on Sassaman’s pets, including his cat Sasha, while others suggest that another cat, ODIN, was Sassaman’s first.