What's the biggest threat to Bitcoin? Is it Quantum? Developers? BIP110? Governments? Or something else entirely…
In this episode, I sit down with Bitcoin OG Jimmy Song for a nuanced conversation about the state of Bitcoin development and governance. We dive into his 2011 origin story, unpack the store of value vs medium of exchange debate, and explore why he believes ossification is actually better for Bitcoin than constant protocol changes. Jimmy pulls no punches on Taproot's broken promises, explaining why the UX realities never materialized despite developer optimism.
We dig deep into the BIP 110 soft fork controversy, the governance concerns around Bitcoin Core, and why he thinks young developers need more humility when dismissing community feedback. This is an honest look at protocol development, decision-making processes, and the real threats facing Bitcoin's future from someone who's been in the trenches for 15 years.
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Key Topics:
- Bitcoin's early days and adoption
- Store of value vs. medium of exchange
- Bitcoin ossification and governance
- BIP-110 and potential threats to Bitcoin
- The role of developers and community
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