Satoshi

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<p>The HBO documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery has set the internet and Twitter ablaze with reactions after controversially claiming that Peter Todd is Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.</p> 
<p>Twitter exploded following the reveal. @OGshoots shared a screenshot showing someone betting their life savings on Polymarket that Peter Todd would be named Satoshi, earning $150,000 after the claim aired. This post instantly went viral, sparking discussions and disbelief across the crypto community.</p> 
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<p>Not everyone is convinced. @PixOnChain criticized HBO’s narrative, tweeting, “Why would HBO claim Peter Todd is Satoshi? It’s about storytelling… It adds intrigue but doesn’t change reality: Todd isn’t Satoshi. It’s narrative, not fact.”</p> 
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<p>Meanwhile, @conatuxshared an old quote from Todd about the challenges of making hashcash a viable currency, suggesting that this was a leap from his original views.</p> 
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<p>Yet, Beanie criticized the documentary’s portrayal, dubbing it “sloppy journalism” and asserting that while he admires Todd, he remains doubtful about any connection to Satoshi.</p> 
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<p>Meanwhile, @Rachel_Muyin shared a different perspective, implying that Peter Todd might not be able to admit his identity due to potential risks, hinting at conspiracy theories and claiming HBO “set him up.” She added, “You have to realize that doing so could put his life at risk.”</p> 
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<p>Amidst the serious debates, memes quickly emerged. @ns123abc humorously compared how the situation started with HBO’s dramatic trailer and how it’s going now, showing Peter Todd denying the claims with a simple, “No, I’m not Satoshi.”</p> 
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<p>Finally, a humorous tweet from JuicyCooks proposed a meme coin named “$YOURMOM” after Todd’s playful tweet about his dog, suggesting it could be the next big thing in crypto.</p> 
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<p>Whether this is a clever marketing move or a genuine revelation, the internet is buzzing, and the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto remains as intriguing as ever.</p> 
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 <p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/10/09/who-is-peter-todd-alleged-to-be-satoshi-nakamoto-in-hbo-doc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Who is Peter Todd, Alleged to Be Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO Doc</a></p> 
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Internet Reacts to HBO’s Claim of Peter Todd as Satoshi

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