Craig Wright Issues Disclaimer on His Website

YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — On July 16, Craig Wright issued a legal disclaimer on his website. He declared that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. This announcement followed a recent ruling from the United Kingdom High Court of Justice. Wright’s disclaimer directs readers to the findings of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a group promoting open-source crypto innovation.

Wright vs. COPA Ruling - Source: High Court of Justice
Wright vs. COPA Ruling – Source: High Court of Justice

Wright admitted two key points in his disclaimer. First, he acknowledged that he did not author the Bitcoin white paper. Second, he conceded that he does not hold copyright to the technology in the white paper. These admissions come after years of Wright claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto since 2016.

The legal disclaimer featured on Wright's website. Source: Craig Wright
The legal disclaimer featured on Wright’s website. Source: Craig Wright

In 2023, Wright sued several Bitcoin developers, alleging copyright violations on the distributed ledger system. He also claimed rights to the Bitcoin database. In 2024, COPA presented over 50 pieces of evidence countering Wright’s claims.

Experts Expose Forgeries, Judge Rules

During the trial, COPA brought in forensic experts and onchain analysts. They testified that Wright had produced forgeries and tampered with metadata. Judge James Mellor agreed, noting that the errors found in Wright’s documents were not consistent with the work of Bitcoin’s creator. The ruling confirmed that Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto.

Judge Declares: Wright Not Satoshi - Source: BitMEX Research
Judge Declares: Wright Not Satoshi – Source: BitMEX Research

Wright’s Assets Frozen, Faces Perjury Investigation

Recently, the United Kingdom’s High Court froze Wright’s assets. This move helps podcaster Peter McCormack recover $2 million in legal fees from a defamation lawsuit Wright filed in 2019. Wright may face further legal issues. Judge Mellor recommended an investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service for perjury.

Wright v McCormack Judgment - Source: High Court of Justice
Wright v McCormack Judgment. Source: High Court of Justice

COPA’s victory included presenting over 50 pieces of evidence. This evidence showed discrepancies and errors in Wright’s claims. Forensic experts and analysts revealed signs of tampering in Wright’s documents. This evidence was crucial in the court’s decision against Wright.

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