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#501: Bitcoin Mining Pools Are Critically Centralized with Matt Corallo
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
Exploring Technology Integration in Mining and Centralization Risks in Bitcoin
The chapter breaks down the process of testing and implementing new technology in mining, emphasizing its feasibility and benefits with the support of software engineers. It delves into the risks and motives behind the critical centralization of Bitcoin mining pools and discusses concerns about centralized control, urging miners to strategize for the long term. Technical details about hash function preferences and the potential worst-case scenario in Bitcoin mining are explored, expressing skepticism towards the current bullish sentiment.
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