UK Court Denies Craig Wright’s Appeal in Satoshi Nakamoto Case
Australian businessman Craig Steven Wright (CSW) has been denied an appeal in his attempt to prove he is Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto. A UK court ruled on November 29 that evidence presented by Wright does not support his claims.
The judge determined that the central question—whether Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, who authored the Bitcoin White Paper and created the Bitcoin system—was answered negatively. The court document stated that this was a factual determination.
Closer Look at the COPA vs Wright Case
Justice James Mellor previously ruled that Wright is not the author of Bitcoin’s whitepaper. Dissatisfied with this ruling, Wright sought an appeal, arguing that Bitcoin core developers altered the network's original features through upgrades like Taproot and SegWit. However, the judge found insufficient evidence to support Wright's claims, noting that he submitted forged documents.
Wright contends that the judge exhibited bias and maintains that Bitcoin core developers owe him $1 trillion, claiming he is the true Satoshi Nakamoto. The Crypto Open Patent Allowance (COPA) asserts that Wright's recent case violates an injunction.
A two-day hearing will take place in London on December 18, 2024, to assess whether the new case contravenes the injunction. While Wright can appeal to the UK’s Supreme Court, experts suggest the outcome will likely remain unchanged.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
The identity of Bitcoin's creator has remained a mystery for over 15 years. Recently, HBO attempted to identify Satoshi Nakamoto but failed, suggesting Peter Todd as the possible creator, a claim he denied. Regardless of the true identity, significant Bitcoin ownership lies with whale investors.