Key Points: Craig Wright Trial Update
The trial in the UK High Court challenging Craig Wright’s claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, is currently ongoing.
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New Update:
- As of February 17th, the trial is in its second week.
- Craig Wright finished his testimony on February 14th after 30 hours of intense cross-examination.
- He is now defending his claims through witnesses, with David Bridges, Max Lynam, and Stefan Matthews scheduled to take the stand next week.
Key Points:
- Wright faces accusations of lying and making irrelevant allegations from the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and a group of Bitcoin developers who are challenging his claims.
- He presented various anecdotes and evidence attempting to prove his connection to Satoshi Nakamoto, including a controversial story about ninjas.
- According to Wright’s sister, he once saw him dressed as a ninja while working. This, she said, is proof that he is Satoshi.
- COPA lawyers expressed doubt about the reliability of his statements and argued that many of his claims were fabricated.
What Happens Next
- The trial is scheduled to continue next week with Wright’s witnesses testifying.
- Judge Jonathan Mellor will then need to consider all the evidence presented before delivering a verdict.
- No deadline has been set for the judge’s decision, but it is expected later this year.
Important to Note:
- The outcome of this trial will not conclusively prove or disprove whether Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto.
- It only deals with the specific questions of copyright and ownership of early Bitcoin-related intellectual property.
- Regardless of the verdict, the debate about Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity is likely to continue.
Sources: Coindesk
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