How Bitcoin Became Part of the Scheme

Arthur and Mark describe Wright discovering Bitcoin, converting prior scams into Bitcoin claims and creating Hotwire narratives.

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Trying to understand the lies and deception.

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Authors Mark Hunter and Arthur Van Pelt join the Once Bitten podcast to discuss volume two of their "FakeToshi" trilogy, delving into Craig Wright's alleged tax fraud in Australia and his elaborate scheme to convince powerful backers and the world that he was Satoshi Nakamoto.

Key Topics:

Craig Wright's Australian Tax Office (ATO) fraud
The origins of Craig Wright's Satoshi Nakamoto claims
Backing from Calvin Ayre and Robert McGregor
The planned Satoshi reveal and PR strategy
The "self-doxx" leak to Wired and Gizmodo
Failed signing sessions with Gavin Andressen and John Matonis
The Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit and its revelations
The "bonded courier" and Tulip Trust narrative
Craig Wright's behaviour during the Bitcoin Cash fork wars
Legal tactics and avoidance of perjury charges
Craig Wright's current status and ongoing support from Calvin Ayre Follow Mark here: X - @Twentynothing00 Follow Arthur Here: X - @ArthurvanPelt https://mylegacykit.medium.com/ The Podcast: drbitcoinpod.com