Stephan Livera Podcast PlanB Forum Lugano 2024 interviews SLP612
Oct 29, 2024
Join Bitcoin experts Jimmy Song, known for his sharp insights, John Carvalho, the CEO of Synonym, Dennis Porter, from the Satoshi Action Fund, Luke Dashjr, mining innovator, and Jameson Lopp, a security guru at Casa. They dive into Bitcoin's delicate balance of innovation and stability, the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency wallets, and the significant upcoming Bitcoin legislation in Pennsylvania. The discussions also tackle mining decentralization efforts and the challenges of key control, all while considering the future of Bitcoin and user empowerment.
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Bitcoin Protocol as Foundation
- Bitcoin's protocol stability is like a house foundation; changes risk destabilizing everything built on top.
- Maintenance and bug fixes should be allowed, but adding new features risks high disruption costs.
Bitcoin Stability vs Development
- Bitcoin should be viewed as a stable monetary system rather than a constantly evolving software platform.
- Developers often focus on technical progress but overlook Bitcoin's economic need for stability.
Custody Spectrum in Bitcoin
- Custody is a spectrum between self-custody and centralized exchanges with trusted individuals as a middle ground.
- Many users prefer trust relationships over faceless entities, balancing security and convenience.