Shinobi

Shinobi, the Technical Editor at Bitcoin Magazine, dives into the heated 'OP_RETURN war' impacting Bitcoin's future. He examines the origins and current debates around the OP_RETURN limit and how users are finding ways to bypass it. The discussion reveals concerns about how transaction filters might jeopardize network security and centralization. Additionally, Shinobi explores the philosophical dilemmas of scaling Bitcoin versus preserving its core values, shedding light on its identity crisis amidst external pressures and internal debates.

Shinobi, Technical Editor of Bitcoin Magazine, joins Stephan Livera to discuss the criticisms of Drivechain. They cover topics such as miner centralisation, re orgs on sidechains, Stratum v2, and other soft fork ideas. They also explore multi party channels and the importance of developing with what we've got.

Shinobi, a technical editor at Bitcoin Magazine, shares his deep insights into the ongoing rift between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots. They tackle the contentious issue of arbitrary data in transactions and the ideological differences surrounding Bitcoin's role as a financial system versus a neutral settlement layer. The conversation also delves into the implications of developer authority on network dynamics and the historical Fork Wars, highlighting the challenges of dissent within the community and the cyclical nature of innovations like ordinals.