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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin Has Stockholm Syndrome

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Navigating Bitcoin's Consensus Changes

This chapter examines proposed modifications to Bitcoin's consensus rules, particularly the risks of banning 64-byte transactions. It presents a discussion on the potential redesign of Bitcoin's Merkle tree into a sparse structure, aiming to improve transaction efficiency. The speakers emphasize the importance of balancing innovation with the integrity of existing systems while ensuring visibility for older clients during updates.

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