In this episode, Paul Sztorc joins to break down the evolving politics of Bitcoin development from user vs. developer control to the failures of Lightning, the role of dissenting implementations, and the long-term challenges of security and fees. It’s a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Bitcoin’s growth, governance, and survival. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:32) Bitcoin v30 & Development Battles

(06:33) Lightning Network Under Fire

(09:32) The Problems with Bitcoin Core

(17:18) Relay Policy & Transaction Incentives

(21:19) Competing Bitcoin Cultures & Implementations

(35:57) Who Really Controls Bitcoin: Users or Miners?

(38:25) SegWit & the Scaling Wars

(41:45) Power of Users in Bitcoin’s Direction

(45:19) Innovation & Challenges Driving Bitcoin’s Evolution

(50:45) Security, Fees, & Long-Term Sustainability

(53:37) Bitcoin vs Gold: What Money Should Be

(56:55) Why Compatibility is Bitcoin’s Hidden Strength

(1:00:32) Final Thoughts

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