While Wright has obtained nearly 4,000 patents related to blockchain technology, critics and organizations like the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) argue his actions constitute "legal terrorism" aimed at obstructing open-source innovation.
In March 2024, a UK High Court judge ruled "overwhelmingly" that Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. The court found he was not the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper or the creator of the Bitcoin software. Renowned Cryptographer Says His Patent Was an O...
The court concluded that Wright had "lied to the court extensively" and submitted forged documents to support his claims. While Wright has obtained nearly 4,000 patents related