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CD143: BITCOIN CONSENSUS ANALYSIS WITH STEVE LEE AND LYN ALDEN

Citadel Dispatch

CHAPTER

Navigating Bitcoin's Fork Dilemmas

This chapter explores the intricacies of implementing consensus changes in Bitcoin, with a focus on the dynamics between soft and hard forks. It highlights the challenges that stakeholders face in coordinating upgrades, emphasizing the preference for soft forks due to their less contentious nature. Through reflections on past experiences, particularly since 2017, the chapter evaluates the implications of Bitcoin Core's dominance and the complexities surrounding effective protocol modifications.

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