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Podcast: Inflection Point
Episode: Bitcoin Ossification Is a Threat to Its Survival | Eli Ben-Sasson
Description: In this episode, Co-Founder of StarkWare Eli Ben-Sasson joins the show to explore the philosophical and technical crossroads between Bitcoin and Ethereum. He recounts the early hopes of building zk-tech on Bitcoin, the cultural rift that pushed innovation elsewhere, and why Bitcoin’s potential remains limited without soft forks. Eli argues for a future where Bitcoin’s principles—decentralization, verifiability, and self-custody—can scale globally through new cryptographic tools like ZK proofs and Layer 2s. He reflects on governance, protocol ossification, and the critical need for experimentation to preserve Bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. Enjoy!
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