{"id":254203,"date":"2024-02-26T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T07:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/ripple-cto-takes-a-jab-at-craig-wright-amid-copa-trial-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T12:51:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T07:21:54","slug":"ripple-cto-takes-a-jab-at-craig-wright-amid-copa-trial-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/ripple-cto-takes-a-jab-at-craig-wright-amid-copa-trial-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripple CTO Takes A Jab At Craig Wright Amid COPA Trial &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The ongoing trial at London\u2019s Rolls Building, within the Royal Courts of Justice is witnessing Craig Wright face intense scrutiny owing to his claims to being Bitcoin\u2019s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Moreover, amid the legal trouble, Ripple CTO David Schwartz\u2019s scathing remark added fuel to the already blazing skepticism surrounding Wright\u2019s assertions.<\/p>\n<h2>Ripple CTO Makes Clear Distinction Between Craig &#038; Satoshi<\/h2>\n<p>The Ripple CTO drew a clear distinction between <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/craig-wright-makes-first-anti-satoshi-comment-in-bitcoin-whitepaper-grilling\/\">Craig Wright<\/a> and Satoshi after he got hold of another concept that sets them apart \u201cWe can now add \u2018isdigit\u2019 to the list of things Satoshi understood and Craig still doesn\u2019t,\u201d Schwartz remarked. Moreover, he highlighted Wright\u2019s apparent fundamental misunderstanding of programming basics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz\u2019s tweet was in response to a 2021 post wherein the user underscored Wright\u2019s lack of knowledge on C\/C++. Joseph P Gardling posted a screenshot of the accused\u2019s old blog from 2011 and stated, \u201cPractically everything is wrong, but first draw your attention to line 37. This is a mark of a non-programmer.\u201d He added, \u201cThere\u2019s no need to \u2018just ensure\u2019 something is set if you already know it\u2019s set. This is the kind of thing first-year students do. Keep in mind this is from 2011.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182551\" style=\"width: 974px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182551\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750.jpg 974w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240226_122750-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A snapshot from Craigh Wright\u2019s 2011 blog, Source: Joseph P Gardling | X<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition, he extended the thread to explain the isdigit concept, which the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/ripple-cto-weighs-in-on-ex-employees-and-xrpl-developments\/\">Ripple CTO<\/a> spotlighted in his response. Gardling wrote, \u201cThe really egregious part, though, is line 34. He has *no clue* what \u2018isdigit\u2019 does. He passes it a plain *integer(!!)* via scanf and expects it to \u2026 I\u2019m not sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/copa-trial-craig-wright-satoshi-claims-under-scrutiny-amid-key-revelations\/\">COPA Trial: Craig Wright\u2019s Satoshi Claims Under Scrutiny Amid Key Revelations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<h2>COPA Trial\u2019s Latest Developments<\/h2>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<p>The COPA trial\u2019s third week\u00a0witnessed pivotal moments that further questioned Wright\u2019s credibility. Animations based on edit logs, presented as evidence, depicted modifications to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinwhitepaper.co\/\">Bitcoin whitepaper<\/a>, raising concerns of potential fabrication. Wright\u2019s acknowledgment that such alterations could mimic forgery only intensified doubts about his claims.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, scrutiny was directed towards the accuracy of financial records from the Mind Your Own Business accounting software used by Wright, with accusations of backdated documents surfacing. In addition, Wright\u2019s attempts to defend himself by referencing previously inadmissible evidence were met with skepticism, as accusations of dishonesty loomed large.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Ripple CTO\u2019s statement, expert testimonies throughout the week provided compelling contradictions to Wright\u2019s narrative. Zooko Wilcox-O\u2019Hearn, founder of Zcash, highlighted his shared cryptographic interests with Satoshi. Meanwhile, Marti Malmi, a computer scientist, disputed the timeline of Wright\u2019s interactions with the alleged Bitcoin creator.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<p>Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, offered insights into his communications with Satoshi, contradicting Wright\u2019s portrayal of dismissive interactions. Back\u2019s testimony underscored his significant contribution to Bitcoin\u2019s development, further undermining Wright\u2019s claims.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/copa-trial-on-satoshi-nakamotos-identity-craig-wrights-testimony-sparks-controversy\/\">COPA trial<\/a>\u2018s unexpected turn came when Wright accused Christen Ager-Hanssen of collusion with the opposing party, alleging conspiracy. Furthermore, Wright\u2019s statement, made during Friday\u2019s hearing, added a new layer of intrigue to an already complex legal battle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-etf-inflows-overshadow-gold-etfs-btc-to-eclipse-gold-market-cap\/\">Bitcoin ETF Inflows Overshadow Gold ETFs, BTC To Eclipse Gold Market Cap?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/ripple-news-cto-takes-a-jab-at-craig-wright-amid-copa-trial\/\" style=\"display: block\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/ripple-news-cto-takes-a-jab-at-craig-wright-amid-copa-trial\/\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          <!-- \n\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"row\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n         \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                  \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n                 \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                    --><\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA182518\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n<!--\n                                      \n\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\">\n                                          \n                                                                                 \n                                       <\/div>\n\n \n--><\/p>\n<p>CoinGape comprises an experienced team of native content writers and editors working round the clock to cover news globally and present news as a fact rather than an opinion. 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Moreover, amid the legal trouble, Ripple CTO David Schwartz\u2019s scathing remark added fuel to the already blazing skepticism surrounding Wright\u2019s assertions. 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