An HBO documentary has raised speculation that the late Len Sassaman, a friend of the author, may have been Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin. The filmmaker claims to have confronted the person he believes is Satoshi face-to-face, which would make it unlikely that Len, who committed suicide in 2011, is his suspect. However, others have argued convincingly that Len's technical abilities made him a logical candidate for Satoshi. The author shares his personal experiences with Len and explains why he believes it is plausible that Len was Satoshi. Len was passionate about technology and believed in the power of open and permissionless networks for innovation, which aligns with the principles of Bitcoin. Despite not discussing Bitcoin with the author directly, Len's personality and beliefs make it possible that he could have been the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto.



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