Bitcoin's Crisis of Stagnation, Upgrades, & Control | Paul Sztorc

In this episode, Paul Sztorc joins to break down the evolving politics of Bitcoin development from user vs. developer control to the failures of Lightning, the role of dissenting implementations, and the long-term challenges of security and fees. It’s a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Bitcoin’s growth, governance, and survival. Enjoy!
—
Follow Paul: https://x.com/Truthcoin
Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_
Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW
Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_

Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx
Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock
Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6
—

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Bitcoin v30 & Development Battles
06:33 Lightning Network Under Fire
09:32 The Problems with Bitcoin Core
17:18 Relay Policy & Transaction Incentives
21:19 Competing Bitcoin Cultures & Implementations
35:57 Who Really Controls Bitcoin: Users or Miners?
38:25 SegWit & the Scaling Wars
41:45 Power of Users in Bitcoin’s Direction
45:19 Innovation & Challenges Driving Bitcoin’s Evolution
50:45 Security, Fees, & Long-Term Sustainability
53:37 Bitcoin vs Gold: What Money Should Be
56:55 Why Compatibility is Bitcoin’s Hidden Strength
1:00:32 Final Thoughts

—
Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock