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Bitcoin Mining Death Spiral, AGI, and the End of Central Banking w/ Rich Rines

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Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Security and Flexibility Trade-offs

This chapter explores the programmability of Bitcoin compared to Ethereum, emphasizing the trade-offs between security and flexibility in their respective design. It discusses the emergence of BRC20 tokens, the significance of stablecoins, and the integration of traditional finance with decentralized finance. The ongoing debate within the Bitcoin community regarding its capabilities as 'digital gold' versus the expressivity of Ethereum is highlighted, shedding light on the trust dynamics within the crypto landscape.

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