In this conversation, Jameson Lopp and Pascal discuss the fundamental principles of Bitcoin, emphasizing its purpose of decentralization. Lopp elaborates on the role of core developers, the concept of ossification, and the potential risks associated with it, including the impact of quantum computing. The discussion also touches on the influence of institutions on Bitcoin's governance and the importance of maintaining a diverse range of contributors to ensure the protocol's resilience. Jameson expresses optimism for Bitcoin's future, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address emerging threats.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Decentralization05:55 The Role of Core Developers and Governance11:49 The Risks of Ossification and Future Adaptability17:54 The Impact of Quantum Computing on Bitcoin24:01 Optimism for Bitcoin's FutureThe Blockchain Economy: A beginner’s guide to institutional cryptoeconomics: https://medium.com/cryptoeconomics-australia/the-blockchain-economy-a-beginners-guide-to-institutional-cryptoeconomics-64bf2f2beec4On Ossification: https://blog.lopp.net/on-ossification/Jameson Lopp’s Website: https://www.lopp.net/Follow Jameson Lopp:https://x.com/loppFollow Pascal Hügli:Twitter - https://x.com/pahuegNostr - npub1qhx7lnggpv64f0wt5xyjj7h90qh5ewu35pspr66sj8alc4gvcfjqqn04l8Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We’re excited to have you with us!#Bitcoin #Decentralization #Ossification #Governance #QuantumComputing #CoreDevelopers #InstitutionalInfluence #Cryptocurrency #SelfCustody #Blockchain

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