The shroud of mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, has captivated the world for nearly 16 years. With an upcoming HBO documentary set to premiere this Wednesday, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” set to reveal Satoshi’s true identity, the cryptocurrency market is awash with anticipation and speculation.

For more than a decade, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has been the subject of rumors and speculation. An untouchable figure who revolutionized modern finance before mysteriously disappearing. Yet every time an attempt is made to solve the mystery, a new veil seems to be covering the matter.

However, with the upcoming release of a documentary produced by HBO, a new wave of speculation has emerged. This time, Polymarket, a decentralized betting platform, is allowing its users to bet on the identity of Bitcoin’s mythical creator. So who really is Satoshi Nakamoto? Will this documentary finally provide a definitive answer?

In the world of cryptocurrency, some names resonate more than others. Right now, it’s Len Sassaman who’s in the spotlight. According to bookmakers at Polymarket, Sassaman leads the pack with a 45% chance of being identified as the real Satoshi Nakamoto. But why this name in particular?

Sassaman, a renowned cryptographer, was a staunch advocate for privacy. Highly respected in cypherpunk circles, he spent much of his life exploring the fields of cryptography and anonymous systems.

Some see him as the ideal candidate: his work in the communities that shaped Bitcoin’s early days, as well as his technical expertise, make him a serious contender.

Although he died in 2011, which might initially rule out his direct involvement in the later development of Bitcoin, his deep knowledge and commitment to privacy fuel this theory. After all, who better than an expert in cryptography and anonymity to come up with such a revolutionary technology?

But the story of Sassaman doesn’t stop there. Some even think that his tragic disappearance may have been orchestrated to maintain the mystery surrounding Satoshi. A bold hypothesis, but one that adds a new dimension to this already complex puzzle. With a profile like that, it’s no surprise that Polymarket sees him as a potential Satoshi Nakamoto.