Key Takeaways
- Craig Wright has publicly admitted he is not Satoshi Nakamoto.
- The United Kingdom High Court ruled against Wright, validating the evidence presented by COPA.
- Wright may face further legal action, including a potential perjury investigation.
Craig Wright Issues Website Disclaimer Informing Public He’s Not Satoshi
Craig Wright, long-claimed to be the creator of Bitcoin, has officially stated he is not Satoshi Nakamoto through a legal disclaimer on his website, dated July 16. This announcement follows a ruling from the United Kingdom High Court of Justice.
The disclaimer pointedly acknowledges that Wright is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper and does not hold the copyright to the technology it describes. This admission aligns with findings presented by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a group dedicated to fostering open-source innovation in Bitcoin.
Wright’s claims to be Nakamoto, which began in 2016, faced intense scrutiny during a 2024 court case. COPA presented over 50 pieces of evidence, including testimonies from forensic experts and onchain analysts, proving Wright’s documents were forgeries. Judge James Mellor ruled in favor of COPA, noting that the genuine creator of Bitcoin would not make the mistakes found in Wright’s forgeries.
Additionally, the court ordered Wright’s assets frozen to compensate podcaster Peter McCormack, who incurred $2 million in legal fees defending against a defamation lawsuit filed by Wright in 2019. Wright’s legal woes may not be over, as Judge Mellor recommended an investigation for perjury by the Crown Prosecution Service.
