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Podcast: Stephan Livera Podcast
Episode: Bitcoin Consensus with Steve Lee and Lyn Alden | SLP616
Description:
Steve and Lyn delve into the complexities of Bitcoin consensus, discussing the motivations behind their project analyzing consensus risks in protocol upgrades. They explore the technical and economic aspects of Bitcoin, the evolution of its consensus mechanisms, and the various stakeholder groups involved in decision-making processes.Â
The discussion also highlights the importance of awareness among Bitcoin users regarding potential changes and the historical context of contentious changes in Bitcoin's past.
They explore the challenges of gaining adoption for alternative clients, the implications of activation methods for protocol changes, and the overall robustness of t...