Craig Wright's Harassment of Bitcoin Devs: Time for a Finale

• The Controversy Surrounding Craig Wright's Claim as Bitcoin's Creator
• Role of Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)
• Upcoming Trial
• Impact of Wright's Litigations
• Weak Evidence supporting Wright's Claims
• Upcoming Trial's Significance
• COPA's Litigation Details
• Consequences of Wright's Claims
• COPA's Commitment
• The Future of Crypto

The Controversy Surrounding Craig Wright's Claim as Bitcoin's Creator

The self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin$42,260 -0.64%, Craig Wright, is widely disputed and unaccepted as the authentic Satoshi Nakamoto. Despite this, Wright leverages considerable financial resources to continually initiate unfounded litigations against cryptocurrency developers, often those who barely afford even basic legal defense. Contradicting the inspiring vision laid out in Satoshi's 2008 white paper, Wright's actions drain the vigor and talent of the crypto economy and need to be terminated urgently.

Role of Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)

COPA was founded three years ago by members of the crypto industry to encourage open sharing of crypto innovations and protect against false IP infringement claims disrupting many tech industries. Early on, COPA identified Wright's continuous litigation as a crypto development tax. Acknowledging the financial constraints of the developers in Wright's crosshairs, COPA filed a lawsuit on April 9, 2021, asking the court to conclusively declare that Craig Wright is not Satoshi.

Upcoming Trial

The trial is scheduled to commence on February 5th. However, it extends beyond merely refuting Wright's grandiose delusions. COPA is determined to confront bullies like Wright, who intend to "personally hunt every developer until they are broke, bankrupt, and alone." This trial aims to halt Wright's campaign against the industry core, clarify that Wright is not Satoshi and thereby cannot inhibit progress with false IP claims.

Impact of Wright's Litigations

Wright's vindictive litigation crusade has caused distress and emotional drain on victims, including the entire Bitcoin developer community. His harassment extends beyond the courtroom, with ominous messages threatening to ruin developers' lives and their families' security and livelihood.

Weak Evidence supporting Wright's Claims

Despite his aggressive campaign, Wright has consistently failed to provide any authentic documents affirming his claim. He has repeatedly handed over forged documents to courts and failed to fulfill pledges such as confirming a transaction by signing with Satoshi's keys. Even after promising to assemble 90 to 100 people to support his claim, he has not produced a single impartial individual.

Upcoming Trial's Significance

Wright's claim poses a substantial threat to Bitcoin. If he were indeed Satoshi, evidence would easily corroborate his claim, but he has failed to do so.

COPA's Litigation Details

Wright's phony documents form the crux of COPA's litigation. Two experts hired by Wright himself have confessed that many of Wright's documents are forgeries. During the upcoming court case, COPA will reveal allegations of Wright's manipulation, including backdated Word files, illegitimate handwritten documents, altered PDF copies of the white paper, and faked email evidence.

Consequences of Wright's Claims

Wright's claims pose a potential existential threat to Bitcoin. If Wright's claim is upheld, it could drastically disrupt the Bitcoin community. This could hinder the growth of crypto and the urgent need to update the global financial system. Wright's fraudulent intellectual property litigation and threats against developers and companies, while squandering valuable time and resources necessary for product innovation in a modern financial system, must be permanently halted.

COPA's Commitment

COPA is resolved to see the litigation through to the end. COPA's members, including Coinbase, realize that those with resources must never hesitate to take on fundamental fights. As we approach the trial, we appreciate the court's thorough examination of our case and its critique of the evidence provided by both parties. We are honored to champion this cause for developers and participants in the crypto economy. We vow not to cease until developers are liberated from the threats, costs, and fears imposed by fraudulent actors like Wright, who exploit their wealth to stifle the growth of crypto.

The Future of Crypto

Crypto is an inclusive industry meant for all. Those who disrupt its progress and drive wedges in its development must be stopped for the industry to thrive and reach its full potential.

Edited by Jonathan Stoker