Bitcoin Core vs Knots: Are We Headed for a Fork? | Mike Schmidt

In this episode, Mike Schmidt of Brink unpacks Bitcoin’s current technical war. We cover misconceptions about Bitcoin Core, the heated debate around OP_RETURN and relay policies, the role of node operators versus popular will, how funding and incentives shape development, and the risks of multiple implementations. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Clearing Up Bitcoin Core Myths
05:17 How Bitcoin Core Really Reaches Consensus
09:30 The OP_RETURN & Data Wars
20:30 Why Node Operators Shape the Network
24:02 The Hidden Risks of Knots
26:12 Consensus vs. Popular Opinion
29:00 Putting Bitcoin Core Under the Microscope
31:53 Who Funds Bitcoin Core and Why It Matters
39:39 The Danger of Multiple Implementations
43:22 The Future of Arbitrary Data on Bitcoin
45:06 Final Thoughts
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