Justin Bechler

In this discussion, Justin Bechler, an entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate focused on decentralization, dives into the contentious Core versus Knots debate. He argues against expanding OP_RETURN, claiming it creates vulnerabilities and strays from Bitcoin's monetary purpose. The duo also explores who decides what constitutes spam and the potential influence of bad actors on protocol changes. Bechler emphasizes the importance of running alternative nodes and individual actions in preserving Bitcoin’s decentralization and urging listeners to safeguard its future.