Is Wall Street Hijacking Bitcoin? | Core vs. Knots (Full Breakdown)

Bitcoin’s future is being tested. This video unpacks the growing rift between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, the debate over relay policies, and what it means for decentralization, miner incentives, and Bitcoin’s role as sound money. A sober look at whether Bitcoin is being steered toward Wall Street interests—or held true to its original principles.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Bitcoin Civil War
00:01:03 - What is the Bitcoin Civil War?
00:02:28 - Core vs. Knots: The Two Sides
00:05:04 - The Debate on Spam Transactions
00:06:22 - The Role of Fees and Market Dynamics
00:10:18 - The Attack on Bitcoin's Integrity
00:11:01 - Philosophical Implications of the Debate
00:12:06 - Larry Fink and the Influence of Wall Street
00:13:55 - The Importance of Transaction Fees
00:15:30 - The Future of Bitcoin: A Call to Action
00:17:32 - The Importance of Financial Sovereignty

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