Jameson Lopp: Bitcoin, Nostr, Ossification, & Sovereignty (Bitcoin Talk)
“We have to be wary of making changes to Bitcoin because there will always be unforeseen consequences. The flipside of that, that few people talk about, is that not making changes to Bitcoin also has unforeseen consequences.”
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In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker is joined by Jameson Lopp. They discuss various topics related to Bitcoin, including Bitcoin memetics, self-custody solutions, the evolution of SMTP, sovereignty vs society, the dangers of centralization with CBDCs, and the Lightning Network. He emphasizes the importance of continuously improving Bitcoin before it becomes too ossified. Lopp also highlights the need for individuals to understand the risks and trade-offs involved in using Bitcoin and the importance of empowering people to take control of their own finances. Jameson and Walker discuss various topics related to Bitcoin and the Nostr protocol. Lopp highlights the importance of permissionless innovation and the potential unforeseen consequences of not making changes to Bitcoin's protocol. He also explores long-term concerns for Bitcoin's protocol, such as maximum integers and quantum computing. Additionally, he delves into the evolution and potential of Nostr as a censorship-resistant messaging protocol and discusses the concept of content-specific paid relays. Jameson concludes by recommending the book 'Outlive' by Dr. Peter Attia, which focuses on longevity.
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