In this episode, Jeremy Rubin joins the show to discuss the Bitcoin roadmap he’s endorsing, the value of adding new functionalities to the Bitcoin network, and the relevance of technical consensus for Bitcoin. We also delve into the Segwit and Taproot upgrades, Jeremy’s vision for Bitcoin improvements, and more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Jeremy Rubin's Bitcoin Upgrade Proposal

04:46 The Evolution and Challenges of Bitcoin

07:54 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies

14:13 Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn)

15:47 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies

18:35 Bitcoin Core Community & Upgrades

28:50 Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn)

30:55 Technical Consensus

38:54 The Evolution of Bitcoin Development

45:06 The Future of Bitcoin Upgrades

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