Johnathan Bier

Johnathan Bier, author of The Blocksize War and Bitwise advisor, dives into the heated debate between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots. He shares insights on how this current conflict mirrors past fork wars, emphasizing strong ideological divides over block size and fee structures. The discussion tackles the vital roles of mining decentralization and network diversity, questioning whether Bitcoin should integrate non-monetary data. Bier highlights potential future challenges and the importance of open-source solutions to ensure Bitcoin’s resilient and decentralized future.