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Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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What are the theories about why the real Satoshi doesn't just move all the coin to another wallet himself to prove that Craig Wright is just a scammer?

Satoshi couldn't care less about a scammer like Craig Wright, assuming Satoshi can move the coins.

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"Faketoshi" as he's known in the community always finds a new way to NOT be able to prove he has access to the early mined coins. It's honestly comical at this point the different bullshit he comes up with. My favorite so far was finding an existing signature on the blockchain from Satoshi, modifying the data, then publishing the signature with different data in an attempt to claim to be the creator of Bitcoin. Every…

I AM THE KING! Why does everyone keep ignoring me and my orders? What is sad is that anyone is even talking about this guy. From the beginning people pointed out he is lying and yet he is still somehow able to be talk about. Most obvious con-man that is still able to stay in public spotlight.

how does this con-man make money off his cons though?

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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"Faketoshi" as he's known in the community always finds a new way to NOT be able to prove he has access to the early mined coins. It's honestly comical at this point the different bullshit he comes up with. My favorite so far was finding an existing signature on the blockchain from Satoshi, modifying the data, then publishing the signature with different data in an attempt to claim to be the creator of Bitcoin. Every…

What if Craig Wright is suffering from mental health problems similar to those that affected Terry Davis, the author of Temple OS?

I understand the Craig Wright is violating the norms of public behavior. I think it would be more charitable to not assume that he’s necessarily in his right mind.

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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From legal standpoint it is interesting case and it can bring precedent to crypto scene. We will know if person can lose coins and retrieve them back lawful way with court order. Even more interesting, that most miners are now located in USA jurisdiction.

We know, that Google and others can adjust results based on courts orders. It's interesting if miners who invested hundred millions into mining operation could follow order and implement changes to mining software.

It its a known secret, that right now, major miners do some changes and implementations, like for example blacklisting/watching big cold wallets of major exchanges for coins to be secure and not stolen by mistake.

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I AM THE KING! Why does everyone keep ignoring me and my orders? What is sad is that anyone is even talking about this guy. From the beginning people pointed out he is lying and yet he is still somehow able to be talk about. Most obvious con-man that is still able to stay in public spotlight.

how does this con-man make money off his cons though?

He's got a direct line to Calvin Ayre's money.

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I AM THE KING! Why does everyone keep ignoring me and my orders? What is sad is that anyone is even talking about this guy. From the beginning people pointed out he is lying and yet he is still somehow able to be talk about. Most obvious con-man that is still able to stay in public spotlight.

how does this con-man make money off his cons though?

He's a household name in the crypto world. Sure, not in a good way, but any publicity is good publicity right?

He could offer his services to various blockchain-focused startups in which he'll fit right in considering said startups' objective is often to get money off clueless VCs by throwing the "blockchain" buzzword around (there are very little legitimate use-cases for a blockchain that can't be served by a traditional database, and a truly decentralized blockchain can't easily be monetized to the level a VC would want).

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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"Faketoshi" as he's known in the community always finds a new way to NOT be able to prove he has access to the early mined coins. It's honestly comical at this point the different bullshit he comes up with. My favorite so far was finding an existing signature on the blockchain from Satoshi, modifying the data, then publishing the signature with different data in an attempt to claim to be the creator of Bitcoin. Every…

What if Craig Wright is suffering from mental health problems similar to those that affected Terry Davis, the author of Temple OS? I understand the Craig Wright is violating the norms of public behavior. I think it would be more charitable to not assume that he’s necessarily in his right mind.

Uhhh, wut?

Terry built templeOS and spent years working on the project. No one questioned the authenticity of that project and anyone familiar with him or his illness would likely not compare him to Craig Wright. This analogy really falls flat and makes no sense.

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I AM THE KING! Why does everyone keep ignoring me and my orders? What is sad is that anyone is even talking about this guy. From the beginning people pointed out he is lying and yet he is still somehow able to be talk about. Most obvious con-man that is still able to stay in public spotlight.

how does this con-man make money off his cons though?

He's a temporarily embarrassed billionaire, he just needs some funds to access his rightful fortune.

You don't even have to believe him - you'd just have to believe (or see viable risk/reward) that he has a shot at a successful legal attack.

Re: Craig Wright suing developers to forcibly give him access to internet coins

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He would be better off spending his millions on the psychological help he clearly needs.

Does he have millions though?

I'd assume someone who has millions could live a comfortable life away from the spotlight instead of trying to perpetuate an easily-debunked fraud.

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