TRANSMISSION SLP583

Bitcoin Ossification Debate

with Vijay Boyapati and Reardencode

The bitcoin ‘ossification’ debate continues with a discussion on the key considerations. What makes Bitcoin special? What improvements are necessary to retain sufficient decentralisation, if any?  Vijay Boyapati and Brandon Black (aka reardencode) rejoin me for a special episode to discuss:  • What makes Bitcoin special?  • Defining ‘ossification’ • How many users is ‘enough’?  • Unknown unknowns • Addressing centralising MEV concerns • Soft forks and hard forks • Economic nodes and who holds the power • Where to from here