Rabbit Hole Recap BITCOIN $100K IN SIGHT WHILE BITCOINERS FIGHT | RABBIT HOLE RECAP 355
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May 2, 2025 Ben, a Bitcoin developer at Spiral known for his work with op return bots, dives deep into the Bitcoin community's recent heated debates. They discuss Bitcoin's resilience against central bank controversies and the implications of policy changes. Highlights include the nuances of transaction filtering and security in the network. Legal developments surrounding the Samurai case spark cautious optimism, while the battle against app store monopolies showcases the tech landscape's evolution. Get insights on upcoming events and the generational shift in cryptocurrency engagement!
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Ben's RHR Discovery Story
- Ben found the Rabbit Hole Recap podcast through Twitter during college internships.
- He listened to old episodes while having limited alternate activities, becoming a dedicated listener.
Taproot Enables Ordinals Controversy
- The SegWit and Taproot upgrades inadvertently enabled Bitcoin ordinals and inscriptions.
- This has led to ongoing controversies around on-chain data use and Bitcoin's original design intentions.
Op Return Limits Cause Controversy
- Inscription data overwhelms Bitcoin mempools, challenging previous policies.
- Removing op return limits aligns node policy with on-chain reality, improving efficiency and reducing centralization pressures.