Even if you watch the documentary tomorrow, you won’t know who Satoshi Nakamoto is

Original author: Vivek Sen
Original title: "VIVEK: NO, YOU WON'T FIND OUT WHO SATOSHI NAKAMOTO IS NEXT WEEK"
Original translation: zhouzhou, BlockBeats

Editor's note: After the emergence of Bitcoin, people have never stopped trying to uncover the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, but almost every "unveiling" has ended in failure. Recently, HBO previewed an upcoming documentary, suggesting that it may reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, which has once again sparked heated discussions among the public, but the documentary's revelation may just be a hype.

Polymarket's betting data on "Who is Satoshi Nakamoto", source from Polymarket

The following is the original translation:

I'm sure Satoshi Nakamoto's latest attempt to reveal will be as disappointing as the others - no real evidence provided!

As a long-term Bitcoin holder, I had to roll my eyes when I saw the trailer released by HBO hinting at the upcoming documentary that some speculated would reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. After seeing many half-hearted attempts to "reveal" Satoshi Nakamoto's identity over the years, I was sure that this one would not provide conclusive evidence either.

If you’ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know the drill — someone claims they know or are Satoshi, theories start to spread, but convincing evidence never emerges. Ultimately, it always ends in embarrassment for the accuser. With Bitcoin a $1.2 trillion asset class, the temptation to uncover Satoshi’s identity is understandable. He’s said to hold as many as 1.1 million Bitcoins, currently valued at over $65 billion.

The usual suspects like Adam Back, Hal Finney, or Nick Szabo could once again be thrust into the spotlight as leading candidates. And the accused will, as always, vehemently deny the allegations. Our favorite Bitcoin historian, Pete Rizzo, has made a $200 bet with Shinobi, Nikolaus, Frank, and me that Back will eventually be named and deny it.

Ideally, however, Satoshi should remain anonymous, as he clearly wishes. Bitcoin’s success stems from the superiority of its decentralized design, not from the influence of a single individual. Uncovering Satoshi’s identity could undermine Bitcoin’s mystique and independence. As Bitcoin grows into a global asset, the debate over the identity of its founder is heating up fast. The richest man on earth naturally makes for a tempting target, but real proof remains elusive.

The periodic rush of “cracked cases” in the media often creates a lot of hype but always disappoints. They are more like amateur detectives following false leads than impartial investigations aimed at pursuing the truth. Therefore, I advise Bitcoin supporters to be skeptical of next week’s “big reveal.” It is likely to be just a sensational farce, repeating familiar theories that lack hard evidence.

The only person who can prove that he is Satoshi is Satoshi himself. Until then, the mystery will continue to remain - as it should.

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