Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency was invented back in 2008 and has remained the most well known and popular cryptocurrency even today. But, its inventor who's real name is unknown continues to be elusive. Known only by their pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamura, almost two and a half decades later their real identity still remains a mystery, as does the reason for their secrecy.
Seeking Satoshi: The Mystery Bitcoin Creator is a new Channel 4 documentary series that aims to finally get some answers. Who is Satoshi Nakamura? And why do they seemingly not want to take credit for their invention? While people have claimed to be the Bitcoin inventor previously, Seeking Satoshi looks to put the issue to rest once and for all by finding the real Satoshi.
In the show, Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse sets out to discover the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, who seemingly vanished sometime in 2014. Gatehouse interviews well-known hackers and early pioneers of the digital currency, as well as speaking to suspects in an attempt to uncover Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity.
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As well as focusing on Bitcoins inventor, the show also takes a look at why Bitcoin was invented, and the impact it has had on the world as we know it today.
With conspiracy theories indicating that Satoshi Nakamoto might have actually been a group of people, to rumours of dangers from law enforcement and kidnappers. Whether you're knowledgeable about Bitcoin or not, the show is riddled with mystery and conspiracy theories that will have you hooked.
If you're in the UK and want something new to binge, you can watch Seeking Satoshi: The Mystery Bitcoin Creator by streaming it on Channel 4. However, if you're overseas you'll be blocked by frustrating regional restrictions. To watch the show overseas you will need to download a VPN, a simple piece of software that changes your IP making it look like you're in another country.
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When choosing a VPN, it's important to make sure you find one with nodes in the UK, as you will need to access these in order to watch the documentary abroad. There's currently no information on when viewers in the US, Australia or Canada might be able to watch the show, but until then, a VPN will work fine.
Unless you're in the UK, a VPN is the only legal way to watch Seeking Satoshi, but, as is often the case with these documentaries, there's always the chance the rights will be granted to other streaming platforms, making it possible for anyone who doesn't want to use a VPN to watch it, no matter where they are in the world, but for now, you'll have to either move to the UK or settle for using a VPN.
With so many investors looking towards Bitcoin's future, its refreshing to get a look at its past, and the mystery that surrounds it.