The documentary Finding Satoshi claims that bitcoin was created by two cryptographers
22.04.2026
on April 22, 2026, the documentary Finding Satoshi premiered, which presents a new version of bitcoin's origin. The authors of the movie, filmmakers Tucker Tooley and Matthew Miele, conducted a four-year investigation led by American business writer William D. Cohen and private investigator Tyler Maroney. As a result, they concluded that two cryptographers, Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, were behind the Satoshi Nakamoto alias. Hal Finney was a famous developer and one of the first bitcoin users to receive the first transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto. Len Sassaman, on the other hand, was a cryptography expert and an active participant in the internet privacy movement. Both of them passed away in 2011, which, according to the movie's authors, may explain why the 1.1 million bitcoins owned by Satoshi have remained untouched since their creation. It offers viewers a unique look at one of the most intriguing mysteries of the digital age, combining rare interviews with key figures in the cryptocurrency community and in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the creation of bitcoin. Earlier this year, it was announced that a feature film, "Satoshi's Assassination," under the direction of director Doug Lyman, starring Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson. This movie also centers on trying to uncover the identity of the bitcoin creator and is scheduled for release in 2026. Thus, interest in the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto continues to grow, inspiring documentarians and filmmakers alike to create new works that seek to shed light on the mystery surrounding the creator of the first cryptocurrency.