Go knots! Thank you Matthew for holding the ground and staying at vanguard of the protest against kids in Core.

Have you read Greg Maxwell's view on all of the op_return saga? https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1kl56u9/comment/mrzr80c/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Oh, the code! All hail the power of the code!

If you running Bitcoin Core don’t update.

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Great video 🧡👊🏻🍻

That's really bad advice.

Why? I am looking at the arguments but until I have verified what I should do I will remain on bitcoin 28.1 for the time being.

Your node isn't the issue, you were telling others not to update theirs.

Point taken, I shall reword my post IMO if you are running Bitcoin Core I would not update to Bitcoin Core 29.0 until you have reviewed the options and verified to yourself what you should do.

He mentions it in the video.

Absolutely! He totally spills the tea in the vid! 🔥👀 #MustWatch

One of Softwar’s key concepts, extended to the broader context of developers with centralized control mentalities: Software as Power Hierarchies: Lowery describes software as an abstract hierarchy where developers exert influence by writing and maintaining code, akin to projecting power in cyberspace. Developers used to being "God-Kings"—those who dominate projects through technical expertise, control over repositories, or charismatic authority—often thrive in centralized systems (e.g., proprietary software or corporate-led open-source projects). In these environments, they can dictate terms, gatekeep contributions, or steer development to align with their vision. Softwar suggests that such hierarchical control is natural in software but contrasts this with Bitcoin’s decentralized model, where no single developer can unilaterally impose their will due to the protocol’s reliance on distributed consensus. Abstract power corrupts. Watch out "God-Kings".

Hi Matthew i want to thank you for all the great work you have done for bitcoin and more recently about exposing Core.

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Nice to meet you bro 🤝

Nice to meet you bro 🤝

Nice take. Appreciated

Remember to mention Nostr as a source of tips too in your next videos 🫶

Bitcoin Knots🚀

Worrying about mempool is nice, but what about the actual blockchain? What do we do about that?

I like a weedy garden.

Thank you