In this engaging talk, MURCH, a computer scientist and engineer at Chaincode Labs, dives deep into Bitcoin's development process. He discusses the pushback against detrimental changes, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Privacy trade-offs, the upcoming Bitcoin Core 28 release, and the intricacies of Layer 2 scalability solutions like Lightning are highlighted. MURCH also explores covenants and their potential to enhance Bitcoin's on-chain capabilities, all while making complex tech concepts accessible to newcomers.
