Murch (Merch Adamas)

Murch Adamas, a long-time Bitcoin Core contributor and co-founder of Localhost Research, dives into the nuances of Bitcoin's development. He discusses the impact of social media on Bitcoin discourse and the significant cultural divides stemming from debates like OP_RETURN. Murch emphasizes the monetary focus of core developers while advocating for long-term scaling solutions. The conversation also touches on technical aspects such as Lightning vs. on-chain economics and the importance of community cohesion in shaping Bitcoin's future.