Craig Wright, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, has been accused of making “just bogus” claims by a group of Bitcoin developers. According to the developers, these claims are either an attempt to gain popularity or an effort to avoid accountability for the collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange.
The incident in question revolves around Wright’s claims that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Wright has been making this claim since 2016, during which time he has also accused Bitcoin developers of attempting to steal the Bitcoin protocol from him.
The comments from the Bitcoin developers in question were in response to Wright’s recent attempt to trademark the Bitcoin logo. This has led some in the community to speculate that Wright may be planning to launch a version of Bitcoin that he controls.
It is unclear if this is true, or if this is just another attempt by Wright to create a “persona” for himself. Either way, the developers point out that Craig Wright’s claims are just another example of his ongoing attempts to manipulate public opinion for personal gain.
Wright may also be attempting to distract the public from the fact that he was the CTO of Mt. Gox at the time of the exchange’s collapse. Numerous reports indicate that Wright and Mt. Gox’s other executives could have done more to prevent the disaster, and it is possible that Wright may hope to cover his tracks with his outlandish claims.
The Bitcoin developers warn that Wright’s actions could lead to an admission of guilt regarding Mt. Gox, further endangering the reputation of the Bitcoin community. They urge the public to be wary of any claims from Wright, and to report any misbehavior to the proper authorities.
