Craig Wright confesses to altering Bitcoin whitepaper during court presentation
Craig Wright has admitted to making revisions to the Bitcoin whitepaper documents that were submitted in the legal proceedings against COPA. This revelation came to light during the trial, which is currently in its third week and aims to determine whether Wright is the true identity behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
Alexander Gunning, representing Bitcoin developers, brought attention to the modifications that Wright had made to the documents, specifically within the “LaTeX files.” Wright acknowledged these changes and explained that they were made for demonstration purposes for his legal team at Shoosmiths.
Gunning challenged Wright’s explanation, suggesting that the modifications were made to align the documents with the original layout of the Bitcoin whitepaper, rather than for demonstration purposes. He emphasized that these modifications had been made as recently as November 2023.
The cross-examination concluded with Gunning questioning the legitimacy of Wright’s claim to being Satoshi Nakamoto. However, Wright rebuffed this claim under further examination.
The third week of hearings also included testimonies from both sides, with computer scientist Marti Malmi contesting Wright’s timeline of their interactions with Nakamoto. Malmi clarified that their actual communication occurred on May 1, 2009, contradicting Wright’s assertion of a February 2009 approach. This discrepancy was later supported by emails released on X.
As the trial continues, the revelations and testimonies from both sides are shaping the narrative surrounding Wright’s claim to being Satoshi Nakamoto. The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for the future of Bitcoin and its development.
