UK Judge Rules Craig Wright is Not Satoshi Nakamoto
In a significant development, UK Judge James Mellor has stated that Craig Wright, an Australian entrepreneur, is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The verdict came after the conclusion of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) trial, during which “overwhelming evidence” was presented to debunk Wright’s claims. Judge Mellor intends to draft a ruling that solidifies Wright’s lack of association with Bitcoin’s inception, its whitepaper’s authorship, and its technology’s development.
Cracks In Satoshi Nakamoto Story
The COPA trial, which delved into technical and circumstantial evidence, highlighted numerous reasons why Wright could not be considered Satoshi Nakamoto. The evidence presented by COPA not only discredited Wright’s assertions but also shed light on his alleged fraudulent activities and extensive forgeries.
– The creation of the Bitcoin White Paper was revealed to have been done using OpenOffice, contradicting Wright’s claim that it was produced in LaTeX.
– Evidence showed that Adam Back did not dismiss the Bitcoin concept or predict its failure as claimed by Wright.
– Wei Dai’s work influenced Satoshi Nakamoto, but Wright falsely claimed a “long-standing captivation” with Dai’s work since the late 1990s and fabricated collaborations.
– The Satoshi PGP key was created, published, and used before 2011, contradicting Wright’s inconsistent accounts.
– Wright demonstrated a lack of understanding of the Bitcoin code and its functions during the trial.
– Evidence disproved Wright’s claims about hosting the Bitcoin White Paper website and the susceptibility of the Bitcoin System to Microsoft patches.
‘Glaring Mistake’ About The Genesis Block
COPA also highlighted discrepancies in Wright’s claims about Bitcoin transactions. He falsely asserted that Satoshi sent Bitcoin to Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn. The judge asserted that the real Satoshi Nakamoto would have been able to identify the individuals to whom he transferred Bitcoin, including those who were not publicly known. Wright’s inability to provide accurate information about these transactions significantly doubts his credibility.
– Wright made a “glaring mistake” by claiming no public key was associated with the Genesis Block’s Coinbase transaction, demonstrating a lack of knowledge regarding fundamental aspects of the Bitcoin network.
– Evidence debunked Wright’s claims that he authored a July 2010 cryptocurrency post falsely attributing it to Martti Malmi.
Conclusion
Given the comprehensive evidence presented during the COPA trial, it has become undeniable that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. Judge Mellor’s forthcoming ruling will solidify this conclusion, marking a significant milestone in the search for the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator.
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