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The Bitcoin Infinity Show

Defending Bitcoin with Bitcoin Mechanic | Bitcoin Infinity Show #118

Jul 18, 2024
Bitcoin Mechanic, a staunch defender of Bitcoin, discusses the importance of defending Bitcoin against spammers and attackers. Topics include the impact of rules in the Bitcoin system, risks of borrowing money to invest in Bitcoin, hacking systems, Bitcoin's resilience against threats, and the challenges of mining empty blocks. The podcast also covers events in Riga, hardware wallets, lightning network custody, and the integrity of Bitcoin.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bitcoin emphasizes community-enforced rules for adaptability.
  • Mining centralization risks highlight the dominance of Bitmain.

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Bitcoin Protocol as a Set of Evolving Rules

Bitcoin is defined as a protocol that consists of a set of evolving rules followed voluntarily by participants. This definition emphasizes Bitcoin's adaptability and highlighting that changes in the rules are enforced by the voluntary involvement of the community.

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