CoinGeek owner Calvin Ayre and supporters of Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) hint at more legal actions against those they accuse of defamation and harassment for doubting Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto identity.
Today in London, Craig Wright and I were preparing for our Troll Hunting sessions.
On April 11th, CoinGeek announced that Wright was incentivizing people with $5,000 worth of BSV to unveil Hodlonaut's identity. This ties into Wright’s alleged defamation lawsuit initiated last month. #CraigisSatoshi . pic.twitter.com/NIpCCMRGTl
— Calvin Ayre (@CalvinAyre) April 10, 2019
CoinGeek communicated Wright's demand for Hodlonaut to attend court and publicly apologize for calling Wright a fraud.
With aggressive measures, CoinGeek has gone so far as outlining Hodlonaut’s conference agenda, nationality, and tattoos in their attempts to expose him, portraying the outlet more as a propaganda tool than a credible news source.
Haha… that guy is hiding. More legal notices are on their way. I see some individuals daring us to sue. Those eager to etch their names in history should keep going. 🙂
Following mounting pressure, Hodlonaut has decided to take down his Twitter account. CoinGeek frames this legal drama as part of the BSV community’s bigger fight against Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH): https://t.co/N8J0F3vstg
— Calvin Ayre (@CalvinAyre) April 11, 2019
Worth noting, @Hodlonaut and the other critics are set to learn the hard way that the misrepresented Bitcoin versions they favor can’t support a global financial network, rendering their criticisms pointless.
When Wright announced himself as Satoshi Nakamoto back in 2016, it shook the crypto world, spawning widespread skepticism among the cryptoeconomy. His roles in spearheading the BCH fork from BTC and subsequently the BSV fork from BCH further fueled the debate.
With Hodlonaut having now deleted his profile, Wright and Ayre may feel emboldened to press on with their legal offensive against detractors questioning Wright's claims.
Key Bitcoin enthusiasts and firms instantly showed their support for Hodlonaut by adopting variations of his Twitter profile elements. The #WeAreAllHodlonaut hashtag gained traction within the tight-knit cryptocurrency community on social media.
Bitcoiners Rally to One of Their Own
Companies like Bitcoin Magazine and bitcoin rewards platform Lolli showed solidarity by temporarily modifying their Twitter handles to demonstrate their support for Hodlonaut.
As the gravity of the legal matters permeated the crypto community, some attorneys voiced their willingness to represent Hodlonaut without charge.
Craig Wright is not Satoshi.
Anymore of this sh!t, we delist! https://t.co/hrnt3fDACq
— CZ ???? Binance (@cz_binance) April 12, 2019
I'm offering to serve as legal counsel for Hodlonaut on a pro bono basis if the case proceeds to court.
Fellow legal professionals might consider offering similar assistance.
Craig Wright can submit any bar complaints he wishes; I'll counter-sue. I'm up for this legal duel.
Hodlonaut's potential return to social media remains uncertain. It’s also unclear what extent of resources Ayre and his allies might expend in defending Wright’s identity claims. https://t.co/cyaqP6ybX8
— Rafa (@intjr) April 11, 2019
Looking at the community’s reaction to Hodlonaut’s situation, it's apparent that Bitcoin advocates won’t back down without a fight. The crypto world is now divided: supporters of BTC see Wright as deceitful, while BSV followers consider him a misunderstood target.
Neither camp is likely to retreat any time soon, leaving us to wait and see what the future holds. Satoshi Nakamoto .
William M. Peaster, a seasoned writer, delves into Ethereum, Dai, and Bitcoin topics within the cryptosphere. His insights have been featured in platforms like Blockonomi and Binance Academy, and his fascination with smart contracts, DAOs, and dApps remains strong. He is also learning Solidity.
