Chasing Satoshi

With bitcoin's popularity higher than ever, HBO is diving into one of the tech world's new favorite pastimes: "Unveiling" the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Catch up fast: Satoshi, for crypto newbies, was the name used by the anonymous creator of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

Driving the news: On Tuesday night, HBO will air "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," a documentary from director Cullen Hoback.

The intrigue: The doc's official trailer promises to "dive into the origins of Bitcoin and the identity of its creator."

• Some reports claim it will name Satoshi. Bettors have wagered nearly $400,000 on Polymarket on who it will be.
• (We asked HBO whether there's a specific reveal, but haven't heard back.)

The big picture: Knowing who Satoshi is could shine a light on their motivations. We'd also learn who (if anyone) has access to their $68 billion pile of coins, Axios Crypto reporter Brady Dale says.

Reality check: Satoshi was pretty good at this whole cryptography thing, and real proof of who they are may never be found.