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The Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
1:45:56 - 1:52:39 (06:42)
The interviewee reflects on the early days of Bitcoin and how it led to the development of new technologies. He recalls the accessibility of developers at Bitcoin conferences and the natural progression towards building new technology based on Bitcoin.
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The conversation around enhancing Bitcoin's functionality for layer two protocols should focus on creating simplicity in the process.
1:45:56 - 1:46:58 (01:02)
Summary
The conversation around enhancing Bitcoin's functionality for layer two protocols should focus on creating simplicity in the process. Although upgrades like Snoresigs and Nipah Pals seem simple, it has taken a long time to implement them; the focus should be on creating beautiful proofs to allow for side chains and light clients, without compromising the security of the system.
ChapterThe Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
Episode#192 – Charles Hoskinson: Cardano
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host discusses the large number of transactions and businesses accepting Bitcoin, as well as the bias towards certain pop culture references such as Goodfellas vs.
1:46:58 - 1:48:21 (01:22)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the large number of transactions and businesses accepting Bitcoin, as well as the bias towards certain pop culture references such as Goodfellas vs. The Godfather.
ChapterThe Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
Episode#192 – Charles Hoskinson: Cardano
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Bitcoin community in the early days was a tight-knit group of developers and enthusiasts without egos, where core developers were present at conferences to answer questions and provide assistance.
1:48:21 - 1:51:43 (03:22)
Summary
The Bitcoin community in the early days was a tight-knit group of developers and enthusiasts without egos, where core developers were present at conferences to answer questions and provide assistance.
ChapterThe Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
Episode#192 – Charles Hoskinson: Cardano
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Mike Hearn, the creator of the Bitcoinj library, left Bitcoin over the big block debate in 2013.
1:51:43 - 1:52:39 (00:55)
Summary
Mike Hearn, the creator of the Bitcoinj library, left Bitcoin over the big block debate in 2013. He now praises Ergo, a project created by Alex Chirpinoy, that has the same culture and mentality as Bitcoin but it's a natural evolution of what comes next for the cryptocurrency space.