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“We are all Satoshi Nakamoto, except Craig Wright”

March 14, 2024

The judge has just ruled and declared that despite his claims, Craig Wright is not the true inventor of Bitcoin, namely Satoshi Nakamoto. Relief was felt in the community because an opposite statement could have had serious consequences for the future of Bitcoin.

Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2008, the identity of its inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained a mystery. Many people have claimed to be Nakamoto (known as “faketoshi” in the industry) but no conclusive proof has been presented until now.

In this article we will explore the recent court cases involving Craig Wright with the conclusion that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto while emphasizing why knowing the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is consistent with the fundamentals of bitcoin.

The Craig Wright vs. Crypto Open Patent Alliance affair

The ongoing affair between Craig Wright and the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) attracted worldwide attention. COPA, a nonprofit consortium of crypto and technology companies, disputes Wright's claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto. According to COPA, Wright's lawsuits claiming intellectual property rights to Bitcoin had a “chilling effect” on the Bitcoin community, discouraging developers from contributing to its development.

COPA's arguments hinge on Wright's failure to provide verifiable evidence of his purported identity as Nakamoto. During opening arguments, COPA attorney Jonathan Hough called Wright's claim to be Nakamoto a “brazen lie.” He also accused Wright of manipulating documentary evidence to try to prove his supposed identity.

On the other hand, Wright's defense team emphasized philosophical differences between Wright and COPA. According to Lord Anthony Grabiner, the defense lawyer, Wright refuses to publicly disclose private information related to the wallets held by Nakamoto because it would contradict his belief in the preservation of privacy in the world of cryptocurrencies.

The consequences for the future development of Bitcoin

The outcome of this case will have major repercussions on the future of Bitcoin. If COPA can prove that Wright is not Nakamoto, it could limit his claims over Bitcoin intellectual property and prevent any future action on his part. However, if Wright wins the lawsuit, he could have the power to decide who can work on Bitcoin's source code and under what conditions the system can be used.

The court's decision could also influence respect for intellectual property rights in the field of cryptocurrencies. If Wright is recognized as Nakamoto, it could pave the way for other similar claims, which could lead to fragmentation and legal confusion in the cryptocurrency industry. This could also break the trust that the Bitcoiner community has in the project. The anonymity of Satoshi Nakamoto guarantees that of other users, indirectly.

Evidence presented during the trial

During the opening proceedings, COPA highlighted the inconsistencies and alleged manipulations of the documentary evidence presented by Wright. Jonathan Hough accused Wright of changing timestamps, deleting and altering files on a hard drive presented as evidence. He also claimed that Wright attempted to fabricate new evidence after literature review experts noted problems with existing documents.

Wright's defense argued that COPA's accusations were unfounded and noted that experts commissioned by Wright and by COPA identified reason to believe the documents had been altered. Lord Anthony Grabiner said Wright had philosophical beliefs which led him to protect his privacy and information linked to Nakamoto.

The Implications for the Bitcoin Community

The trial was decided and Wright is not recognized as Nakamoto. Ultimately, this can only build confidence in Bitcoin as a decentralized and open system. It could also encourage more developers and investors to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem, absent the controversy surrounding the identity of its creator.

On the importance of preserving Nakamoto's anonymity

Of course, we are all somewhat curious about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. We wonder if it is a single man or a group or if it is not a woman. However, let us remember that it is essential to overcome this childish curiosity.

  1. Respect for privacy: Every individual has the right to privacy. Satoshi Nakamoto has chosen to keep his identity secret, and that should be respected.
  2. Focus on the project: By maintaining his anonymity, Satoshi Nakamoto allowed the Bitcoin community to focus on the project itself rather than on him.
  3. Avoid external pressures: If the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto were revealed, this could lead to pressure, legal action or even attempts at manipulation on his part, which could harm the integrity of the Bitcoin project.
  4. Decentralization: The fact that Bitcoin is a decentralized project is fundamental to its credibility and resilience. The concentration of power around a central figure could compromise this aspect.

In any case, now we can all say that we are all Satoshis Nakamoto except Craig Wright 😉

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