Ripple CTO Exposes Flaws in Craig Wright’s Claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto

• Ripple’s CTO critiques Craig Wright’s claim as Bitcoin creator, highlighting legal flaws.
• COPA accuses Wright of perjury and forgery in the trial over Nakamoto’s identity.
• Evidence presented by Wright was accused of being manipulative.

Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has pinpointed a significant flaw in Craig Wright’s claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. As the contentious trial draws to a close, a coalition led by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) is intensifying its accusations against Wright, including charges of perjury and forgery.

Schwartz pointed out that Wright was testifying as a “lay witness,” which is a non-expert witness. The CTO claimed that Wright’s testimonials about “what he did, what he observed, what he knew, or what his state of mind was” won’t have a weight on court. 

Ripple’s CTO said:

This is the problem with all of Craig’s “explanations”. He was testifying as a lay witness. Anything he says that isn’t about what he did, what he observed, what he knew, or what his state of mind was will be ignored by the court. 

According to the court filings, this case puts Wright’s assertions under the microscope while stirring the ongoing debate about Nakamoto’s real identity. COPA, alongside industry giants such as Block, Coinbase, and Kraken, firmly disputes Wright’s assertion of being Nakamoto.

The alliance’s legal representatives contended that the evidence presented starkly contradicts Wright’s claim, accusing him of manipulating evidence and engaging in deceptive practices during the trial.

Furthermore, reports showed that COPA is adamant about taking legal measures to halt Wright’s claims. The alliance argued that the crypto community could be harmed under the false guise of Nakamoto.