Why was BIP47 controversial?

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Max Tannahill, alternative Bitcoin commentator.

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TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 2:15 – Samourai Wallet update 10:00 – OP_Return and the nature of Bitcoin 25:05 – Why was BIP 47 so controversial? 33:47 – UTXO set size versus hoped-for user count 38:05 – Ideal Bitcoin date 40:00 – Bitcoin Knots 55:50 – BritCard 56:50 – Banksy Mural on London’s High Court wall 1:07:00 – Final Thoughts

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio