Craig W. only claims to be Satoshi, because he knows the real Satoshi is dead?

[e1ght]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

No, he knows that Satoshi Nakamoto, whoever they are, would not risk communicating with the world ever again. (its kinda obvious why)

To me it's not obvious. Please explain.

Well according to some blockchain analysts, Satoshi is sitting on billions of US dollars worth of Bitcoin.
If I was them, I wouldn't risk any possibility of being traced. This includes making a post on the internet or really doing anything online that involves that username.

So you would never spend a satoshi from your wealth and keep hiding? Then what would you do this for?

The government may want to question you and keep you on watch if you made something that could replace the currency they're built on.

The gov. should know (as Satoshi should also know btw), that he can't change the bitcoin system to a gov friendly system. It will not be accepted by the Bitcoin community. He has one voice as every developer has. He wouldn't be in danger only because he created a code he can't change anymore. He might be in danger because of the potential money that he holds, but a burn address would delete this problem as well.

I see where you're coming from, burning the bitcoin would be a solution.
It's possible they just don't want to have to deal with the issues that arise after burning is done (and they reveal their identity w/ proof).

[CryptosapienZA]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

All I'm thinking of is all the bitcoins Satoshi have. Goodness, he cant die before we see movement in those wallets. It would be a bummer if he is really dead.

[deejhay]

what would we get from knowing the truth on who really is satoshi, i mean were not going to be a media interviewing him and knowing about everything including the name of his dog(if he even have one).
I think it would be better if we dont know the real identity of satoshi, it makes him much more cooler.

[jhkmjnhamster]

Why do you think that ? satoshi is not dead, Nick szabo is satoshi nakamoto

[cantstopthebeat]

or perhaps he just knows the real satoshi will never reveal himself, which is a pretty good bet.

[AGD]

or perhaps he just knows the real satoshi will never reveal himself, which is a pretty good bet.

SN doesn't need to reveal himself to prove CW a lying bastard.

[Vishnu.Reang]

He was about to give proof that he was the real Satoshi. He once announced that he will move some of Satoshi's coins (which were mined in 2009 and not moved since). But later he went back on his promise, saying that he risked arrest from law enforcement agencies, if he prove that he was the real Satoshi.

Reality is: He can't, because he doesn't have control over any of Satoshi's keys.

It is quite possible. Some $4 billion worth of Bitcoins are locked up in Satoshi's wallets. I hope that the private keys are lost forever. Else, if someone dumps all that coins in a short period of time, the exchange rates can crash.

[BillyBobZorton]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

I have also thought this before. Craig Wright was definitely involved somehow in Bitcoin early on. He must know something about Satoshi being dead. Some believe in the Dave Kleiman theory.

I think Craig Wright is an US government psyOPs and he knows for a fact they got Satoshi either locked up somewhere or killed. He wouldn't indeed being rendered a fool if the real Satoshi came back and moved some coins or something.

[eXpl0sive]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

Of course that's the case.

https://seebitcoin.com/2016/05/everything-makes-sense-if-david-kleiman-was-satoshi-nakamoto-heres-why/

There is good reason to believe Kleiman and Wright knew each other well. Wright posted an emotional tribute to Kleiman on YouTube (since removed) upon learning of his death. It is entirely possible that Wright was a trusted friend and confidante of Kleiman’s, and this might have given him access to information that ‘only Satoshi could have known’ that would have been useful when Craig Wright convinced Gavin Andresen of his legitimacy.

Makes sense, but why did they set up this obv. failed proof show with Gavin then?

Write probably had only one or two keys from real Satoshi and he hoped that convincing Gavin using those keys was the only ultimate stunt that would make it much easier to convince rest of the world. Hence he decided to 'trick' Gavin, but things didn't go as intended.

https://seebitcoin.com/2016/05/heres-how-craig-wright-probably-tricked-gavin-andresen/

[AGD]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

Of course that's the case.

https://seebitcoin.com/2016/05/everything-makes-sense-if-david-kleiman-was-satoshi-nakamoto-heres-why/

There is good reason to believe Kleiman and Wright knew each other well. Wright posted an emotional tribute to Kleiman on YouTube (since removed) upon learning of his death. It is entirely possible that Wright was a trusted friend and confidante of Kleiman’s, and this might have given him access to information that ‘only Satoshi could have known’ that would have been useful when Craig Wright convinced Gavin Andresen of his legitimacy.

Makes sense, but why did they set up this obv. failed proof show with Gavin then?

Write probably had only one or two keys from real Satoshi and he hoped that convincing Gavin using those keys was the only ultimate stunt that would make it much easier to convince rest of the world. Hence he decided to 'trick' Gavin, but things didn't go as intended.

https://seebitcoin.com/2016/05/heres-how-craig-wright-probably-tricked-gavin-andresen/

He had no keys from Satoshi. Otherwise he would have successfully proven his false identity and the discussion was over.
Sidenote: you saw CW at the presentation the other day, where he was talking utter nonsense? This guy is definitely not Satoshi.

[Minecache]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN. Is it possible, that CW explicitly knows about the death of the person behind SN, so he can make his claims without backing them up with a proof? 

It's not a new idea. I posted this theory months ago.

[cryptonia]

If Craig Wright had the private key to the first block the it's very clear he is Satoshi. What more proof do you need?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNZyRMG2CjA

 Some of the conspiracy theories in this thread are plain nutty

[cryptonia]

Why do you think that ? satoshi is not dead, Nick szabo is satoshi nakamoto

Nick Szabo helped Craig Wright,

[eXpl0sive]

....
Sidenote: you saw CW at the presentation the other day, where he was talking utter nonsense? This guy is definitely not Satoshi.

Of course he is not Satoshi. My point is he was close to Satoshi which might have given him some of the information which only Satoshi would have known. And he also knows that real Satoshi is no more and he is trying to use it to his advantage.

If Craig Wright had the private key to the first block the it's very clear he is Satoshi. What more proof do you need?
...

No, someone who is/was very close to Satoshi may successfully obtain a key or two that belonged to real Satoshi. We need more proof, not just one key.

[Slow death]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN.

For CW to come to the public and say that he is SN would have to know the true identity of SN and what happened to SN or CW did this just to convince the real SN to appear to the public


There is something very somber in this story. Nobody in this world would be hidden after creating a technology like btc, unless is dead or stuck.

[eXpl0sive]

Just an idea. If Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi Nakamoto, he would definitely risk the real Satoshi come up with a proof, that Craig is not SN.

For CW to come to the public and say that he is SN would have to know the true identity of SN and what happened to SN or CW did this just to convince the real SN to appear to the public


There is something very somber in this story. Nobody in this world would be hidden after creating a technology like btc, unless is dead or stuck.

I would.

[killgald]

Nobody knows the true, so who knows? Satoshi could be a group of person or a fictional name to confuse the world of the real person or gruop behind the creation of BTC.

[da2876b3eb31edb4]

No body in the Bitcoin Community is Satoshi Nakamoto who invented Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology. If any body is serious to know the real Satoshi Nakamoto; you are welcome !


Meet Satoshi Nakamoto

https://medium.com/@meetsatoshi/satoshi-nakamoto-10dd01809cdc

[nicodouille]

Talk about nothing. It is unlikely that we already in this life will know who the real is SN. Craig Wright could not prove anything, others can not to

[Kprawn]

Why do you think that ? satoshi is not dead, Nick szabo is satoshi nakamoto

Nick Szabo helped Craig Wright,

I also think Nick was possibly connected to Satoshi {They, Craig Wright & Nick & Hal Finney might have been part of a

small group of people that formed the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto} I think Hal Finney owned most of the coins in the

beginning and when he died he took the private keys to his grave.