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Is Bitcoin Failing? | Alex Gladstein & Paul Sztorc

What Bitcoin Did

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Navigating Bitcoin Payment Systems

This chapter explores the intricacies of payment systems within the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the challenges of interoperability between on-chain payments and layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network. The speakers debate emerging technologies such as DriveChain and eCash, considering their scalability, user experience, and potential for ethical innovations. Additionally, they highlight the importance of a balanced approach to blockchain development and the collaboration between theorists and practitioners in advancing cryptocurrency technologies.

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