# Peter Todd > Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto According to HBO **Published by:** [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/) **Published on:** 2024-10-10 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/peter-todd ## Content HBO's documentary "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" claims Peter Todd is the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Todd, a former Bitcoin developer, quickly refuted this on X. The nearly two-hour film features interviews and clues leading to Todd, who playfully engages with the filmmaker but ultimately denies being Nakamoto. This revelation has sparked significant debate online, with crypto enthusiasts criticizing the film's conclusions. Directed by Cullen Hoback, known for tackling controversial subjects, the documentary aired recently and reignited discussions around Nakamoto's true identity—a mystery that has intrigued many since the creator vanished in 2010. As of now, Nakamoto is estimated to control around 1.1 million bitcoins, worth about $68 billion. Hoback anticipates that his findings will fuel ongoing debate in the crypto community, a sentiment echoed by many who are eager to speculate on Nakamoto's identity. ## Publication Information - [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@aundingoya.eth): Subscribe to updates ## Optional - [Collect as NFT](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/peter-todd): Support the author by collecting this post - [View Collectors](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/peter-todd/collectors): See who has collected this post