Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery

2024

Documentary

14
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 2 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 92% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 4683 4.7K

Plot summary

A deep dive into one of the most enduring and high-stakes mysteries in technology and finance: the origins of Bitcoin and the identity of its anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Director

Top cast

Barney Frank as Self - Retired US Congressman
Nouriel Roubini as Self - Economist
Amir Taaki as Self - Early Bitcoin Developer
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920.65 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 39 min
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1.84 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 39 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by davidryansnyder 10 / 10

Entertaining bitcoin history, fascinating characters

Full of colorful characters, the documentary is an entertaining introduction to the world of bitcoin, and the mystery surrounding its anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.For those of us who are uninitiated, I think the film provides the needed context to understand the basic ideas behind bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and why it matters in a world dominated by fiat currency. It goes into some interesting history, such as the Blockchain Wars. It's fun to get a glimpse into the fascinating characters that inhabit the bitcoin world, from cypherpunks, to politicians and even a prince.The film closes on an investigation into the true identity of Satoshi. As a bitcoin outsider, I found the conclusion to be compelling and plausible. Among the bitcoin initiated, it is likely to be hotly debated.
Reviewed by stonkgoesup 8 / 10

A fun ride!

Haters will hate, but "Electric Money" is a fun ride, especially the speculation around Peter Todd. If you want a history lesson, read a book. This was an exploration of human ingenuity, psychology, and survivalism. I watched it twice.

Captured in a Vox-style presentation, "Money Electric" is a cinematic gem that delves into Bitcoin's enigma with both intrigue and insight. Director Cullen Hoback crafts more than just a hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto; it's an exploration of cryptocurrency's impact on society. With stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the film captivates while making you ponder over themes of identity, privacy, and the future of finance. It's not just for crypto fans but for anyone intrigued by how technology reshapes our world. A compelling watch that leaves you questioning, engaging, and inspired.

Reviewed by galli_f 6 / 10

Hmm double check info

I was enjoying the conversation and found it interesting. However, at the end, you made a false statement or mistake that is easily verifiable, which makes it difficult for me to trust anything else that was said. Specifically, you mentioned that Argentina shut down their central bank, which is not true. If you missed that fact, it can be quickly verified with a Google search.

So, fun to watch if you are in the space. Not too much credibility.

Apart from that, how scary are the people who got involved on Bitcoin that early, and that's being polite.

Now I do not have more words IMDb, come on.

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