

Brandon Black (aka reardencode)
Bitcoin developer discussing the recent Bitcoin++ conference and covenant proposals.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 23min
Bitcoin Ossification Debate with Vijay Boyapati and Reardencode SLP583
Bitcoin analysts Vijay Boyapati and Brandon Black discuss the unique features of Bitcoin, defining 'ossification', decentralization, economic interests in node upgrades, MEV concerns, and the power dynamics in the Bitcoin network. They delve into soft forks, hard forks, libertarian principles, and the importance of self-sovereignty. The debate includes unknown unknowns, centralization risks, and the resistance to protocol changes, all while aiming to maintain a sufficiently decentralized Bitcoin network.

May 10, 2024 • 57min
A Shift in Bitcoin Developer Thought? with Brandon Black (aka reardencode) SLP573
Brandon Black (aka reardencode), Bitcoin developer, discusses recent covenant proposals and the shift in Bitcoin developer thought post Bitcoin++ conference. Topics include covenant proposals, Great Script Restoration, potential side effects, and the importance of good engineering in Bitcoin development.