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Nov 4, 2025 Tomer Strolight, a writer and educator deeply involved in Bitcoin governance, dives into the rifts within Bitcoin's community. He examines the clash between custodians and innovators, questioning if Bitcoin can evolve without compromising its core purpose. Topics include the philosophical debates on governance, the impact of paranoia and trust on discussions, and how shifts in consensus rules reflect deeper conflicts about Bitcoin's identity. Tomer also emphasizes the importance of dialogue over debate in shaping the future of this revolutionary currency.
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Teach Bitcoin As It Is
- Teach Bitcoin fundamentals, not metaphors, so people can reason about it directly.
- Tomer Strolight argues understanding basics like SHA-256 lets anyone evaluate Bitcoin's tradeoffs.
Governance Breaks Over Differing Ends
- Bitcoin governance is fracturing because participants have different end goals for the project.
- Tomer says debate often stems from assuming your destination for Bitcoin is universally shared.
Custodianship Requires A Defined Object
- The custodian vs innovator framing masks a deeper question: custodians of what exactly?
- Tomer warns fights often fixate on minor variables while missing bigger shared improvements.