Spam Wars: Bitcoin Core vs. Knots | Who Guards the Guardians?

Bitcoin could be under attack—but not from outside forces. Rustin dives deep into Core v30 and the silent war raging inside Bitcoin itself. Is it innovation or sabotage? Find out what this means for your node, your sovereignty, and the future of Bitcoin.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Spam Wars
00:01:25 - Blind Loyalty to Bitcoin Core
00:02:30 - The Role of Core Contributors
00:05:18 - Trust Issues with Core Developers
00:05:34 - Concerns About Core's Decision-Making Process
00:08:08 - The Future of Core v30
00:09:59 - The Need for Alternative Implementations
00:10:23 - Market Share and Core's Response
00:11:08 - The Importance of Guardrails in Bitcoin
00:12:03 - Sovereignty and Financial Freedom
00:14:00 - The State's Threat to Bitcoin
00:14:49 - Protecting Yourself in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:15:53 - Jeff Booth's Perspective on Core and Not
00:17:39 - The Immune System of Bitcoin
00:18:22 - Conclusion: Resilience in Bitcoin

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