Craig Wright Presents Personal Witnesses in Bitcoin Inventor Trial
The trial of Craig Wright, the computer programmer who claims to be the pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, continued with the testimony of his personal witnesses. The lineup included Wright’s patent lawyer, his ex-co-worker, and his younger sister.
During the trial, Wright’s sister, Danielle DeMorgan, recounted an incident from their childhood where she witnessed him practicing martial arts dressed as a ninja. She believes this eccentric behavior is evidence that Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto.
DeMorgan also mentioned a moment in 2008 when she saw her brother working on a technical project involving computers and cords. This, combined with his interest in Japanese names and his involvement with Bitcoin in 2013, led her to believe he is Satoshi.
Mark Archibold Testifies About Wright’s Mention of “Digital Currency”
Mark Archibold, who worked with Wright in the late 1990s, testified about a conversation they had regarding “digital currency” around 2004-2005. Archibold clarified that at the time, this term did not refer to cryptocurrency but rather to alternative payment methods like Mastercard and Paypal.
Archibold expressed his belief that Wright could possibly be Satoshi based on his personality and thinking. He emphasized that this is just his opinion.
Patent Attorney Claims Wright’s Work Provides Evidence for Being Satoshi
Cerian Jones, a patent attorney and consultant for Wright’s company nChain, testified that her work with him seemed to indicate he could be Satoshi. However, prosecutors questioned her understanding of nChain’s internal workings and suggested that the number of patents associated with Wright may have been inflated.
Jones admitted that being associated with Wright is not favorable for marketing purposes, as he is not perceived as a great character.
Hot Take: Witnesses Testify in Craig Wright’s Trial
In the ongoing trial of Craig Wright, witnesses close to him have provided testimony that they believe supports his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto. Wright’s sister described his eccentric behavior as a child and his involvement with computers and Bitcoin as evidence. Mark Archibold mentioned a conversation about “digital currency” from the early 2000s, while patent attorney Cerian Jones suggested that Wright’s work provides evidence for his claim. However, prosecutors have raised doubts about the credibility of these witnesses and the validity of Wright’s assertions. The trial is expected to continue until the end of the month.