Craig Wright admitted that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto
Date: 2024-07-17 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
An entry appeared on the official website of programmer and businessman Craig Wright in which he admits that he is not the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. This statement was published on July 16, 2024 and became a significant event in the cryptocurrency community.
Wright's confession follows a decision by the UK Supreme Court on May 20, 2024. The court ruling states that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto and that he has repeatedly lied to the court. The trial began in a lawsuit filed by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) against Wright, where the prosecution proved that the programmer had falsified documents.
Main conclusions of the court
The court's ruling clearly states the following points:
- Craig Wright is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper.
- He does not own the copyright to this document.
- He is not the person who operated under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto from 2008 to 2011.
- It has nothing to do with the creation of the Bitcoin network.
- Wright is not the developer of the original Bitcoin software.
Judge James Mellor, commenting on the ruling, expressed his intention to refer the case to the CPS to consider possible criminal prosecution of Wright for perjury and falsification of documents. Mellor stressed that the decision to prosecute remains the responsibility of the Crime Commission. The judge also ordered Wright's assets worth £6 million to be frozen, fearing he might refuse to pay legal costs.
Reaction and next steps
The recording on Wright's website will remain available for six months. This decision marked a major turning point in the long-running debate about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto and the veracity of Craig Wright's claims. This event is expected to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency community and legal aspects related to cryptocurrencies.
Craig Wright's confession and the court's decision put an end to long-term uncertainty regarding his claims to be the creator of Bitcoin. Now public and legal attention is focused on possible criminal consequences for Wright and next steps in this case.
