
87 - The Politics of Bitcoin (Zelko & Samourai Wallet)
Watchman Privacy
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The Evolution of Bitcoin: From Peer-to-Peer Cypherpunk to Mainstream
The hosts discuss the transformation of Bitcoin from its initial days as a cypherpunk project to its current state as a mainstream digital currency. They explore how the values and principles of Bitcoin have changed over time due to various factors within the community, including mass adoption and the influx of new users with different goals. The chapter also touches on the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies and the dilution of Bitcoin's core principles.
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