Australian computer scientist Craig Wright publicly claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto in coordinated interviews with the BBC, The Economist, and GQ. Bitcoin Core developer Gavin Andresen initially supports the claim, saying he believes Wright demonstrated proof in a private signing session. However, the broader community rejects it after Wright fails to provide verifiable cryptographic proof on-chain. The episode damages Andresen's credibility and begins Wright's years-long legal crusade that a UK court ultimately rejects in 2024.
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