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Core Devs vs. Miners: Who Controls Bitcoin’s Future?
In this episode, I sit down with Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining. We dive into the psychological and structural challenges facing Bitcoin today, from developer-community disconnects to the risks of cultural stagnation and the need for evolved governance.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Bob’s Background
06:02 - Bitcoin’s Adoption Curve
09:08 - Early Majority Psychology
14:20 - Lessons from the PC Boom
17:26 - Community Schism
21:47 - Perception vs. Price
24:25 - Governance Without Leaders
32:10 - Communication Breakdown
40:33 - What Is OP_RETURN?
46:10 - Spam vs. Freedom
52:36 - Miner Incentives
58:24 - Future of Block Space
01:06:22 - Core Dev Frustration
01:13:11 - When to Change Bitcoin
01:15:09 - Time Bug & Quantum Threat
01:21:00 - Satoshi’s Coins
01:26:05 - Institutional Shifts
01:32:10 - Conservatism vs. Change
01:35:15 - Final Thoughts
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