Dogecoin Creator Names Hal Finney as Bitcoin’s Mysterious Inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto

Satoshi Nakamoto's True Identity: New Theories and Speculations

Key Points:

• Billy Markus, co-founder of Dogecoin, suggests Hal Finney as a potential creator of Bitcoin.
• Polymarket data indicates a low probability of Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity being revealed in Q4.

HBO's recent documentary "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" has rekindled interest in the elusive creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The film speculated that Bitcoin [BTC] core developer Peter Todd may be Nakamoto, but Todd has vehemently denied this claim.

Dogecoin Founder's Viewpoint:

In the midst of the ongoing debate, Billy Markus, co-founder of Dogecoin [DOGE], shared his thoughts on Nakamoto's identity. Markus refuted the suggestion that Peter Todd is the creator of BTC, stating that Todd was an early core developer but not the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency.

When asked about his own theory on Nakamoto's identity, Markus offered, "Hal Finney and friends."

Significance of Hal Finney:

Markus's implication of Hal Finney as a potential creator of Bitcoin stems from Finney's renowned contributions to cryptography and his involvement with BTC in its early stages. Finney, a respected computer scientist, was one of Bitcoin's first users and received the first transaction of 10 BTCs from Nakamoto. His work on Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW) and his association with the cypherpunk community lend credence to this theory.

However, Finney's repeated denials and transparency regarding his involvement, including shared email exchanges and wallet details, raise questions about his potential authorship. Moreover, his diagnosis with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in 2009 could have hindered his ability to maintain Bitcoin's demanding development.

Unveiling the Mystery:

Despite ongoing speculation, Polymarket data suggests that the mystery surrounding Bitcoin's creator is likely to persist at least through the current quarter. Meanwhile, BTC's price continues to fluctuate, with a recent 1.51% decline over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.