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>>The Bitcoin White Paper has reappeared on Bitcoin.org after a period of absence. This follows Craig Wright's unsuccessful attempts to prove he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

The Bitcoin White Paper has reappeared on Bitcoin.org after a period of absence. This follows Craig Wright's unsuccessful attempts to prove he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

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1/24/2025, 11:48:48 AM

Return of the Bitcoin White Paper to Bitcoin.org

The Bitcoin white paper has been reinstated on the Bitcoin.org website following a legal battle centered around its authentication and ownership. This comes after Craig Wright's failed attempt to prove himself as Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin.

Legal Obstacles and Access Restrictions

Previously, Bitcoin.org faced legal constraints in the United Kingdom, leading to limited access to the white paper. In its place, a quote from Satoshi Nakamoto was displayed, highlighting the challenges of censorship while also acknowledging its inherent difficulty.

Craig Wright's Legal Pursuits and Defeat

In 2021, Craig Wright won a copyright infringement lawsuit against Cobra, resulting in the removal of the white paper PDF from Bitcoin.org. However, his claims were short-lived as his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto was debunked, rendering any copyright he may have held invalid.

Debunking and Legal Fallout

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) accused Wright of fabricating evidence to support his claims, further damaging his case. A UK court also froze his assets worth millions to cover potential legal expenses.

Open-Sourcing the Bitcoin White Paper

Now, with the white paper under an MIT open-source license, anyone can freely use, modify, and build upon the code for their projects, reflecting a broader trend towards transparency and collaboration in the cryptocurrency space.

The Possibility of a Collective Author

Recent analyses suggest that Satoshi Nakamoto might not have been an individual but rather a collective entity, as indicated by the use of both "we" and "I" in the white paper and variations in writing style across different forum posts and emails.