Bankless The Future of Bitcoin with Nic Carter, Eric Wall, & Udi Wertheimer
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May 24, 2023 
Join Nic Carter, a Bitcoin expert and partner at Castle Island Ventures, alongside Eric Wall, a passionate Bitcoiner involved in the Taproot Wizard project, and Udi Wertheimer, an influential voice in the Bitcoin community. They discuss the transformative impact of Taproot on Bitcoin's culture and innovation. The trio navigates the tension between Bitcoin fundamentalists and progressive thinkers while exploring the implications of ordinals. Expect lighthearted banter on community dynamics, humor in handling criticism, and the evolving identity of Bitcoin enthusiasts.
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Unwelcome at Bitcoin 2023
- Nick Carter, previously a speaker, felt unwelcome due to threats at Bitcoin 2023.
- Eric Wall and Udi Wertheimer, despite online threats, felt welcomed at the conference itself.
Bitcoin Culture Gets Nuanced
- The Bitcoin cultural layer has become nuanced, including contributions from fundamentalists.
- Eric and Udi's wizard costumes were a statement against taking Bitcoin too seriously.
Taproot's Big Impact
- Taproot marginally eased experimentation with the Bitcoin protocol, leading to significant developments.
- This 'genie out of the bottle' moment is likely the start of something big, despite potential downsides.