Justice Mellor: Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto

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As a long-time crypto investor and follower of Bitcoin’s development, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief and validation following the recent court ruling declaring that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. The persistent claims and legal actions from Wright have caused significant disruption within the community, threatening the innovation and cohesion of the industry.

In a groundbreaking decision, Justice James Mellor has announced that Craig Wright does not hold the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin and the writer of its foundational white paper. This determination was reached following the COPA v Wright trial, during which Wright’s assertions were convincingly disproven.

In his written judgment delivered on Monday, Justice Mellor explained that Wright had deceitfully used false documents, doing so extensively and consistently.

“According to Dr. Wright’s self-portrayal, he comes across as exceptionally intelligent. Nevertheless, based on my assessment, his intelligence falls significantly short of what he believes it to be. In reviewing his written testimony and during his days in the witness box under intense questioning, I am convinced that Dr. Wright deceived the court multiple times.”

The 231-page court decision tackled the matter of injunctive relief, which is a legal tool to prevent Wright from continuing to claim he is Satoshi Nakamoto or taking related legal steps. This will be discussed in more detail during the Form of Order hearing, set to take place after the judgment is handed down.

Instead of “However, Wright’s reaction on social media is one of defiance, expressing his intention to explore options for appeal,” you could say:

Community Celebrates

Mellor’s definitive judgment brought about feelings of relief and jubilation among Bitcoin enthusiasts. The emergence of Craig Wright as a purported Satoshi Nakamoto figure in late 2015 sparked turmoil within the community. Legal maneuvers taken by Wright have led to conflict, with Bitcoin Core developers, prominent figures, and even a Norwegian bitcoiner, Hodlonaut, becoming targets.

For a long time, the crypto community has expressed concern over Wright’s repeated contentious statements and legal battles. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), dedicated to safeguarding crypto progress and addressing industry challenges, accused Wright of forgery and later perjury. COPA’s court triumph is a major achievement for the open-source community, as evidenced by their statement:

“The decision announced today is a collective achievement of the open source community, brought about by the dedication and collaboration of developers, financial supporters, and every member of COPA. We are optimistic that Bitcoin’s development will carry on unhindered, free from unwarranted legal actions.”

Mellor’s Conclusion

As a researcher looking back at events from March, I had come to the conviction that Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto and hadn’t penned the Bitcoin white paper. Following a prolonged courtroom battle between the parties over the course of a month, the presiding judge made this pronouncement based on the presented evidence.

Dr. Wright did not assume the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto or manage Bitcoin’s inception during the years 2008 to 2011. He was not responsible for developing the Bitcoin system. Furthermore, he is not credited with writing the earliest editions of the Bitcoin software.

Mellor took action by imposing a global freeze on Wright’s assets valued at approximately 6 million British pounds ($7.6 million) to prevent him from transferring them offshore or avoiding trial-related expenses totaling 6.7 million pounds at the time of the order.

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2024-05-21 12:54