Craig Wright Unveils 164,000 Documents as Evidence in COPA Trial

On February 20, Craig Wright, who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, presented 164,000 pages of new evidence in his ongoing legal dispute with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). This trial has intensified scrutiny regarding Wright’s assertion that he is the originator of Bitcoin.

Craig Wright Fulfills Mystery Box Commitment

On Tuesday, marking the 13th day of the current legal proceedings, Wright provided additional evidence to bolster his assertion of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous founder of the Bitcoin network.

COPA vs CSW Trial

We have learned that prior to the trial’s commencement, the complete trial bundle consisted of 164,000 pages

This is an enormous waste of resources for this absurdity

— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) February 21, 2024

Critics contend that Wright’s new evidence requires reevaluation. They propose that a single transaction of 150 bytes, signed by the Bitcoin creator, would eliminate any uncertainty surrounding his claim.

For reference, the 150-byte transaction pertains to the first transaction executed on the Bitcoin network, known as the “genesis block.” This transaction serves as evidence that the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was actively engaged in the network from its beginning.

A genuine proof of Satoshi would only amount to approximately 150 bytes in total; instead, he has produced a 160,000-page fabricated proof

— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) February 21, 2024

Wright’s recent submission follows a prior notification he provided to the UK High Court of Justice on February 12, indicating that he would present a mysterious box filled with old documents detailing his work that his wife had uncovered.

Malmi Declines to Link Wright and Satoshi in One Statement

Although the evidence had not yet been addressed, the court proceeded by calling Martti Malmi, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, to testify.

Malmi mentioned that he had communicated with Satoshi Nakamoto via email and IRC chat in 2009. He also acted as the initial handler of the Bitcoin.org platform alongside Nakamoto during its early phase.

Wright’s legal team cross-examined the early Bitcoin supporter to determine if he had met the defendant on May 1, 2009, as per an earlier statement made by Malmi. He evaded the question, asserting that he discussed Satoshi on that occasion, not the defendant, Wright.

W: “Why didn’t you utilize IRC channels when you were initially exploring peer-to-peer money”
M: “I use Google for researching topics. IRC is akin to Slack”
W: “In your statement, you claim you did not approach CSW in February but on May 1, 2009; do you maintain that?”
M: “I was referring to Satoshi

— CryptoDevil (@CryptoDevil) February 21, 2024

Ultimately, Malmi was asked if Wright had contacted him on forums, to which he confirmed. He also disclosed that he was unaware of the Bitcoin network as a concept until April 2009.

W: “You understand that CSW stated he reached out to you on forums regarding Bitcoin, correct?”
M: “Yes”
W: “You hadn’t communicated with Satoshi prior to his message on that forum.”
M: “Yes, I only learned about Bitcoin in April”
W: “How do you know that date?”

— CryptoDevil (@CryptoDevil) February 21, 2024

Another witness who took the stand was Blockstream executive Adam Back. Back, who contributed to the Bitcoin network in its formative years, was questioned about his 1997 HashCash project by Wright’s attorney. Originally, HashCash aimed to combat spam emails by making it costly to send them.

Wright’s legal team focused on the alternative applications of HashCash, including a concept of establishing a similar interface between it and Wei Dai’s B-Money.

Back refuted this assertion, stating that Dai’s B-Money was the closest to resembling Bitcoin due to its reward mechanism for solving cryptographic puzzles.

Back also speculated whether Satoshi was aware of similar projects like BitGold and B-Money at the time Bitcoin was developed.

A: “I don’t believe Satoshi was aware of Bit-Gold”
W: “That’s not what CSW claims. In your email with Satoshi dated August 20, Satoshi mentions to you, ‘I am preparing to release this paper [citing HC] and I want to verify it is acceptable] you say the citation is fine and you reference Wei-Dai”

— CryptoDevil (@CryptoDevil) February 21, 2024

If he was not, this would contradict Wright’s argument that Satoshi was cognizant of these contemporary solutions.

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