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The Return of the Bitcoin White Paper
The Bitcoin white paper has been reinstated on the Bitcoin.org website after recent events involving Craig Wright’s failed attempt to prove his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.
Hennadii Stepanov’s Announcement
Hennadii Stepanov, the maintainer of Bitcoin.org, shared a link to the PDF of the white paper on a platform following legal constraints faced by Bitcoin.org that restricted access to the document for users in the United Kingdom.
Legal Battle with Cobra
In a legal battle in 2021, Craig Wright won a copyright infringement case against Cobra, resulting in the removal of the white paper from Bitcoin.org. Cobra, choosing not to defend the case, had to pay legal fees.
Copyright Claims and Lawsuits
Craig Wright’s copyright claims over the white paper and subsequent lawsuits against Bitcoin Core developers and companies like Blockstream and Coinbase have faced significant pushback from the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund.
Discrediting Wright’s Claims
Despite Wright’s legal victories, his claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto have been debunked, rendering his copyright claim invalid. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) played a crucial role in challenging Wright’s assertions.
Bitcoin White Paper’s Open-Source Status
With the Bitcoin white paper now under an MIT open-source license, it is freely accessible for anyone to use and modify for various purposes.
Nakamoto’s Identity as a Collective Entity
Recent investigations suggest that Satoshi Nakamoto might be a collective entity rather than an individual. Linguistic analysis of Nakamoto’s writings and the use of “we” and “I” in the white paper point towards a collaborative effort.
Ian is a cryptocurrency enthusiast blending humor with professionalism. With an engineering background and a storyteller's heart, he simplifies the blockchain world with sharp analysis and a touch of wit. At Cryptowire, he brings his unique perspective to make digital financial innovation accessible to all.
