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Sep 15 • 10 tweets • 5 min read • Read on X
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Zooko Wilcox, during his testimony, committed perjury by falsely claiming that he had never worked on Windows in 2009 and that he could not have run Bitcoin due to its incompatibility with Windows. This claim directly contradicts well-documented evidence of his involvement in support and development on the Windows platform during the relevant time period. Publicly available records from that time, which remain accessible online, clearly demonstrate that Zooko was actively engaged in Windows-related development work in 2009, including support tasks and programming efforts.
Zooko’s assertion before the judge that he had no means of running Bitcoin in 2009 because it did not run on Windows is not only inaccurate but also a deliberate attempt to mislead the court. Contrary to his testimony, Bitcoin was capable of running on Windows from its early versions, and Zooko, given his technical background and involvement in the field, would have had the expertise to run Bitcoin on a Windows system during that time. His claim that he lacked the technical ability to engage with Bitcoin is a blatant misrepresentation.

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The contradiction between Zooko’s testimony and the documented evidence from 2009 amounts to perjury. The historical records show he was deeply involved in Windows support and development work, and his denial of this in court demonstrates an intentional attempt to distort the facts. His testimony, therefore, cannot be considered credible, as it was given with the intent to deceive the court by downplaying his technical capabilities and involvement with Bitcoin.
Zooko’s false statements were not minor inaccuracies or oversights; they were deliberate fabrications aimed at misleading the judge into believing that he had no association with Windows development or the capacity to run Bitcoin. This level of deception is egregious and constitutes perjury. The available online history clearly refutes his claims, and the fact that he chose to ignore or deny this history under oath demonstrates a serious breach of his duty to tell the truth in court. His perjured testimony should be considered in light of the clear, contradictory evidence that is readily available, showing his extensive work on the Windows platform in 2009.
1. The appeal points to several sources that refute Zooko’s testimony. For instance, a CoinMarketCap article indicates that Satoshi Nakamoto shared the Bitcoin whitepaper with Zooko and other Cypherpunks in October 2008, placing Zooko among the early adopters of Bitcoin. Additionally, Zooko’s own Google+ post from 2009 shows his involvement in discussions with Bitcoin core developers on IRC, where he worked on open-source projects related to Bitcoin. Furthermore, a Twitter post by Zooko acknowledges his early interactions with Satoshi and Hal Finney, further establishing his involvement with Bitcoin during its formative years.Image
Zooko had access to Windows XP, a 32-bit operating system, during the relevant period. His claim that he could not run Bitcoin in 2009 because it allegedly required a 64-bit platform is demonstrably false. What Zooko needed help with in Windows was related to development on 64-bit platforms, which is still within the realm of Windows. This distinction is crucial because Bitcoin in 2009 did not require 64-bit operations to function. The original Bitcoin client was fully compatible with 32-bit systems, meaning Zooko had both the platform and capability to run Bitcoin at the time. His testimony disregards these facts and misrepresents the technical requirements of Bitcoin, further undermining his credibility.
BitCoin - the spelling that was never used according to the judgement is very clearly listed in the pst by Zooko below.

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This relates to his (Zooko's) developments of the Rahoe FS...

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Tahoe started in 2009.

Zooko - the individual who swore under oath that he did not use Windows until 2012 built the code for this platform using Windows XP starting in 2009. Image
It would seem all of this just slipped his mind...

Just like how Zooko ran BitCoin in 2009. Image

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Mr. Madden is an expert witness for BTC Core / COPA. His involvement in crypto trading groups is a serious issue because it directly undermines his credibility and impartiality. As an expert witness, his role is to provide unbiased testimony, but being part of trading groups raises the risk of conflicts of interest. His association with these groups can create the perception that he is not acting independently and may be using his position to gain financially or influence markets.
Mr. Madden, as an expert witness for BTC Core/COPA, presents a clear issue of bias due to his involvement in crypto trading groups.

His role should be to offer objective, independent testimony, but his association with these groups raises serious concerns about impartiality. This creates an obvious conflict of interest, as his participation in trading activities suggests he has a vested interest in the outcome, directly undermining his credibility as an expert witness. Such involvement opens him up to accusations of partiality and places BTC Core’s legal position at risk by compromising the integrity of the testimony provided.

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The independence of an expert witness is crucial in legal proceedings, as their testimony must be impartial and based solely on their expertise, not influenced by external interests. Several case laws emphasize the importance of independence and the consequences when expert witnesses are found to be biased or lacking impartiality.
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It has recently come to light that Mr Patrick Madden, the expert forensic witness relied upon by COPA, actively engages in Bitcoin trading and holds significant assets on cryptocurrency exchanges.

This crucial information was not disclosed during the proceedings, despite Madden being presented as an "independent expert." His involvement in BTC trading creates a clear conflict of interest, which fundamentally undermines his impartiality as required under CPR Part 35.3, which mandates that experts must provide opinions based solely on objective evidence, free from personal interest.Image
The case of Meek v Fleming [1961] establishes the principle that expert witnesses must be fully impartial. Madden’s undisclosed financial involvement in Bitcoin represents a breach of this principle. Had it been known that Madden’s personal wealth is tied to the success of Bitcoin Core (BTC), it would have called into question his ability to provide independent and objective analysis, as required under CPR Part 35 and case law precedent.
In Ikarian Reefer [1993], it was established that expert witnesses must provide full, unbiased information and disclose any conflicts that could affect their testimony. Mr Madden’s failure to disclose his financial interest in BTC clearly contravenes this obligation. His role as an "independent expert" was therefore compromised, as his personal financial stake in the cryptocurrency market creates an inherent bias in favour of protecting Bitcoin Core, directly influencing the outcome of his forensic analysis. This breach of impartiality not only violates the legal standard set out in Ikarian Reefer but also severely impacts the credibility of his testimony.
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