A judge in the United Kingdom has made it clear that Craig Wright, who is famous for his claims to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, did not write the original Bitcoin whitepaper or software. This marks the end of a case brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) that accused Wright of forging documents to falsely assert his role in creating Bitcoin.

Judge James Mellor, according to BitMEX Research, stated conclusively that Wright did not craft the Bitcoin White Paper, operate under the name Satoshi Nakamoto between 2008 and 2011, develop the Bitcoin System, or create the initial Bitcoin software. Wright's public assertions about being Satoshi Nakamoto first surfaced in 2016 during an interview with the BBC, but the legitimacy of his claims has always been doubted due to his inability to provide cryptographic proof tied to Satoshi's addresses.

In the COPA versus Craig Wright legal battle, recent arguments have centered on Wright's use of manipulated documents to support his false claims. During the trial, Wright admitted to fabricating evidence, including altered versions of the Bitcoin whitepaper, emails, and records linked to Satoshi's online accounts. Experts, like Kim Nillson from WizSec Security, have highlighted inconsistencies in Wright's statements over the years, revealing ties between Bitcoin addresses he claimed and the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.

Looking ahead, the outcome of the COPA versus Craig Wright case will likely influence other legal disputes involving Wright, such as lawsuits against individuals whom he sued for defamation over statements questioning his Satoshi identity. The COPA lawyers have also hinted at pursuing perjury charges against Wright due to misleading statements made during the trial. This legal proceeding was a precursor to a forthcoming criminal trial related to Wright's actions, serving primarily to determine his identity as Satoshi in a court of law. Judge Mellor is expected to release an official written judgment soon.