Bitcoin Network Upgrades and Activation Methods

I'm joined by guests Andrew Poelstra, Rob Hamilton, and Rijndael to discuss OP_CAT.

Discussion Topics

• 00:00:50 Guest introductions
• 00:01:13 Overview of OP_CAT
• 00:02:47 History of OP_CAT
• 00:08:48 Technical explanation of OP_CAT
• 01:00:31 Issues with existing complexity
• 01:02:05 OP_CAT versatility and product market fit
• 01:06:07 Complexity of interactive protocols
• 01:10:05 Analogies, historical challenges and solutions
• 01:19:27 Risks and safe engineering of OP_CAT
• 01:24:03 Bitcoin economics and technicals vs Ethereum
• 01:38:39 Drivechain history, economic incentives and attacks
• 01:51:59 What you can do with OP_CAT
• 02:00:59 Script restoration
• 2:09:40 Activation strategies
• 02:23:00 Closing remarks

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Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-69