Tackling Bitcoin's Biggest Debates: Lightning, Quantum, & Knots | Mike Tidwell

In this episode, Lightning developer at ZBD Pay and organizer of TABConf Mike Tidwell joins the show to discuss the experimental, community-driven format of TABConf, the hotly contested future of the Lightning Network, rising concerns over quantum computing, and the philosophical divides between Bitcoin Core and Knots. We also explore how governance, user participation, and mempool policies will shape the future of Bitcoin. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 TABConf Bitcoin Debates
05:02 Lightning Network: Success or Failure?
11:38 Quantum Computing and Bitcoin’s Future
20:37 Core vs. Knots: The Governance Divide
31:51 Mempool Policies & User Preferences
46:10 Software, Governance & User Appeal
49:38 Miners, Power, and Practicality
57:08 Bitcoin’s Cultural Legitimacy
1:01:02 Legal & Technical Challenges
1:06:28 Education, Engagement & the Path Ahead
1:12:41 The Future of Bitcoin Governance
1:30:09 Final Thoughts

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