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Documentary · 2026 · released

Finding Satoshi

Investigative documentary revealing the four-year evidence-based investigation into Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, featuring William D. Cohan and Tyler Maroney tracing Bitcoin's origins through rare interviews with major crypto figures.

Cast

William D. Cohan (Lead Investigator) Tyler Maroney (Co-Lead Investigator) Michael Saylor Joseph Lubin Fred Ehrsam Kara Swisher Katie Haun Jameson Lopp
Director
Alex Winter (production); William D. Cohan & Tyler Maroney (investigation)
Cast
William D. Cohan (Lead Investigator), Tyler Maroney (Co-Lead Investigator), Michael Saylor, Joseph Lubin, Fred Ehrsam, Kara Swisher, Katie Haun, Jameson Lopp
Studio
Finding Satoshi Productions
Country
USA
Runtime
101 min min
Where to watch
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The Bitcoin angle

Finding Satoshi centers entirely on Bitcoin's origins and the person behind its creation. The investigation traces Bitcoin's radical ideological roots, examining the human ideas and motivations that shaped the code reshaping global finance.

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Overview

Finding Satoshi is a groundbreaking investigative documentary that undertakes a four-year evidence-based investigation into Bitcoin’s greatest unsolved mystery: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Featuring investigative journalist William D. Cohan and private investigator Tyler Maroney, the documentary presents their conclusions through rare interviews with key crypto architects and early Bitcoin builders, blending forensic investigation with an accessible exploration of Bitcoin’s philosophy and evolution from radical idea to global financial force.

Key Themes

  • Bitcoin’s Origins: Tracing the creation and ideological roots of Bitcoin
  • Satoshi’s Identity: Evidence-based investigation into cryptocurrency’s mysterious creator
  • Radical Ideals: Examining the philosophical motivations behind Bitcoin’s design
  • Crypto Evolution: How Bitcoin evolved from obscure protocol to global financial phenomenon
  • Cypherpunk Movement: Historical context of cryptographic freedom advocates
  • William D. Cohan — Lead investigator, New York Times bestselling author
  • Tyler Maroney — Co-lead investigator, Quest Research & Investigations
  • Michael Saylor — Bitcoin strategist and thought leader
  • Joseph Lubin — Ethereum co-founder
  • Fred Ehrsam — Coinbase co-founder
  • Kara Swisher — Tech journalist and commentator
  • Katie Haun — Crypto legal expert and entrepreneur
  • Jameson Lopp — Bitcoin researcher and privacy advocate

Production & Release

Released: April 18, 2026
Runtime: 101 minutes
Platform: Digital purchase/rental ($17.88–$17.99)
Format: Documentary investigation

Bitcoin FilmFest Connection

Essential documentary for understanding Bitcoin’s creation story and the ongoing mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity—core to Bitcoin’s historical and philosophical significance.

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