Solomon Brothers Notice: Scam or Legal Maneuver?
I've been closely following the developments around the Solomon Brothers notice regarding 80,000 BTC from early Bitcoin wallets, and today I wanted to share my perspective on whether this is a scam or something more calculated.
Here's the question that keeps bothering me: If the Solomon Brothers notice is indeed a scam, how exactly did the supposed scammer move BTC from the early Genesis wallets without having the private keys? It's like a magic trick – David Copperfield level stuff – that nobody seems able to explain.
The notice provided a deadline of October 5th for anyone claiming ownership of these wallets to come forward. As of recording my video on October 6th, I haven't seen any updates about the BTC being sold yet, but the legal mechanism at work here is fascinating.
What we're seeing appears to be basic due process – notice and opportunity. If someone has legitimate control of these wallets (through possessing the private keys), they're giving "Satoshi" or anyone else with a claim the opportunity to step forward before they sell the coins. This is a classic "cover your ass" legal maneuver.
Let's be realistic about who has both motive and legal right to these wallets. Court cases have already established that Craig Wright has rights to these wallets (though notably, he's legally prohibited from claiming he's Satoshi). It's highly unlikely that someone stole the keys from him and is now executing this elaborate notice scheme.
What we're witnessing appears to be a masterful performance by someone extremely knowledgeable about Bitcoin who's demonstrating that "Satoshi is gone" – just a fiction that no longer exists. The lack of anyone stepping forward to claim these wallets speaks volumes.
On a different note, I'm excited about heading to the Bitcoin hackathon in Medford, Oregon this coming weekend. I'll be arriving Thursday and judging on Friday. I've heard rumors about some fascinating companies participating, including a Twitch-like platform being developed by John Calhoun and an energy sector project from Metawatt. If you're in the area, come join us for what promises to be an innovative event followed by some weekend celebration!
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