Podcast: A Fascinating Look At History Of Media Attempts To Unmask The Creator Of Bitcoin

In 2008, a person named Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," which introduced the idea of the bitcoin digital currency. In 2009, Satoshi released the first Bitcoin software and the first Bitcoins. Then in 2010, Satoshi disappeared. Despite multiple theories circulating as to the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto and many attempts by journalists from countless outlets trying to solve this mystery, until today, the person behind the name has not been identified.

In 30 minutes of intriguing and mind-boggling, yet easily digestible podcast, Bloomberg journalists discuss the quest to uncover the elusive Bitcoin founder. Brad Stone and Julie Verhage interview journalists who over the years set out to disclose one of the tech industry’s biggest secrets, but despite several leads and rigorous news gathering, all failed to conclusively prove who Satoshi is. If you’re a fan of mystery stories, you’re going to love this modern-day intrigue with a technological twist. The podcast is well-thought and executed and thanks to a great narrative pace and the use of personal accounts, the storyline will keep you on your toes from beginning to end.

Apart from the podcast on the enigmatic tale surrounding the Bitcoin founder, I also highly recommend Bloomberg Technology's Decrypted series in general. Each week Brad Stone and the team’s reporters try to understand what's happening behind the highly guarded, closed doors of the global technology industry. From a discussion on sexual harassment in Silicon Valley to a fascinating life story of one of the most notorious hackers on the internet, the 20 to 30-minute episodes cover compelling stories and thought-provoking topics that should cater to both casual and hardcore tech followers.