Summary
In a trial regarding the claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright brought personal witnesses to support his case. His sister testified that she witnessed him practicing martial arts in a public park, which she sees as evidence of his eccentricity and connection to the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator. She also mentioned seeing him working on a technical project in 2008 and his interest in Japanese names, which led her to believe he could be Satoshi. Another witness, Mark Archibold, who worked with Wright in the late 1990s, mentioned that Wright mentioned “digital currency” during that time. A patent attorney, Cerian Jones, also testified, claiming that her work with Wright’s company provided evidence that he could be Satoshi. The trial is expected to continue until the end of the month, with prosecutors seeking an injunction against Wright launching further defamation lawsuits.
Key Points
1. Craig Wright brought personal witnesses to trial to support his claim of being the pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto. The witnesses included his patent lawyer, ex-co-worker, and younger sister.
2. Wright’s sister, Danielle DeMorgan, testified that she witnessed her older brother practicing martial arts in a public park, which she considered as evidence of his eccentricity. She also mentioned seeing him working on a technical project related to computers and cords in 2008, further strengthening her belief that he is Satoshi.
3. Mark Archibold, who worked with Wright in the late 1990s, testified that Wright mentioned “digital currency” during that time, which was of interest due to restrictions imposed by the US government on platforms like Mastercard and Paypal. Archibold expressed his opinion that Wright could possibly be Satoshi based on his personality and thinking.