Bitcoin Audible

Take_096 - Hijacking Bitcoin

Jan 10, 2025
The podcast dives into the intriguing narrative of government attempts to influence Bitcoin's development and the ensuing power struggles. It spotlights a group that tried to hijack the protocol, utilizing leverage over miners and holding bug fixes hostage. The discussion touches on historical conflicts in Bitcoin governance, highlighting ongoing disagreements among community stakeholders. Additionally, it tackles the ethics of taxation and the divisive block size debate, examining how these issues shape Bitcoin's evolution.
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