The UK Court of Appeal has rejected Craig Steven Wright’s appeal claiming he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.
Final Court Decision
On November 28, 2024, the court reaffirmed the High Court's previous ruling that Wright is not the author of Bitcoin. Lord Justice Arnold called the appeal 'totally without merit.'
Court Proceedings and Outcomes
The court confirmed that Wright did not write the Bitcoin White Paper, code the initial Bitcoin source, or launch the Bitcoin network. The trial lasted 22 days with 15 witnesses testifying. The court found that Wright had forged documents and provided false testimony.
Implications for the Crypto Community
The ruling reinforces the anonymity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, despite numerous theories over the years. A recent HBO documentary suggested Peter Todd might be Nakamoto, a claim Todd has denied.
The court's decision underscores the ongoing enigma of Bitcoin's creator and leaves open the possibility for further legal action at the UK Supreme Court.
