Timetable set for upcoming Craig Wright trial over Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity claim

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Timetable set for upcoming Craig Wright trial over Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity claim


After months of ETF excitement and focus, COPA (Crypto Open Patent Alliance) v. Wright’s trial on February 5 marks a pivotal turn in the Bitcoin narrative, challenging claims that Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of bitcoin. The outcome of the experiment, based on the ethos of the open source community, could redefine the legal and operational framework of Bitcoin development.

The case hinges on COPA’s effort to disprove Wright’s claim that he is Nakamoto. COPA, backed by industry giants like Block, Coinbase, and Meta, counters Wright’s claims by serving as a steward of open source development; If these claims are true, they could potentially hinder Bitcoin’s volunteer-driven evolution. Wright, a divisive figure in the crypto world, is accused of presenting false evidence, including suspicious documents and manipulated metadata in files allegedly crucial to identifying Nakamoto.

Key dates and timeline of the hearing are shown below for those who want to follow along.


HistoryActivitiesDuration
5th of February
mouth openings​
1 day
6 – 9 February
Cross-examination of Craig Wright​
6 days
12 – 13 February
Cross-examination of Craig Wright continued​
6 days
14 – 16 February
Cross-examination of Craig Wright’s remaining witnesses​
3.5 days
19 – 23 February
Cross-examination of incident witnesses for COPA/developers​
4 days
February 23 – March 1
Cross-examination of digital forensics experts​
5 days
March 1
Cross-examination of both cryptocurrency experts​
0.5 days
4 March
[One-week gap]​
12 – 15 March
Oral closing presentations​
4 days

In a strategic legal maneuver, COPA is attempting to link Wright’s alleged fraudulent acts to his identity claim. This involves separating Wright’s specific actions from Nakamoto’s broader identity and examining the validity of Wright’s evidence, such as the recently revealed 97 documents from USB drives detected in December. These files, which Wright claims are an integral part of his case, have sparked controversy and accusations of fabricating evidence among Bitcoin developers.

The court’s decision in this hearing will have far-reaching implications not only for Wright, but for the entire Bitcoin ecosystem. According to a COPA spokesperson, the consequences extend beyond legal arenas and affect the mental and financial well-being of open source developers involved in separate legal actions initiated by Wright. Their contributions, driven by fear of legal retaliation, underscore the importance of the case in shaping the future of Bitcoin development and the security of the contributing community. A COPA spokesperson said in a statement:

“COPA’s litigation is a matter of public interest to create greater certainty and reasonable security for those who see the world-changing potential of bitcoin and devote their time and skills to developing it. “We are grateful for the public’s support of our justice campaign.”
As this high-stakes legal battle continues, the global crypto community watches with bated breath, realizing that the decision will not only shed light on the obscure figure of Nakamoto, but also set a precedent for the governance and development of one of the most influential blockchains in the world. World.


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