The Bitcoin Matrix

Bob Burnett: Core Devs vs. Miners - Who Controls Bitcoin’s Future?


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In this episode, I sit down with Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining. We dive into the psychological and structural challenges facing Bitcoin today, from developer-community disconnects to the risks of cultural stagnation and the need for evolved governance.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Bob’s Background

06:02 - Bitcoin’s Adoption Curve

09:08 - Early Majority Psychology

14:20 - Lessons from the PC Boom

17:26 - Community Schism

21:47 - Perception vs. Price

24:25 - Governance Without Leaders

32:10 - Communication Breakdown

40:33 - What Is OP_RETURN?

46:10 - Spam vs. Freedom

52:36 - Miner Incentives

58:24 - Future of Block Space

01:06:22 - Core Dev Frustration

01:13:11 - When to Change Bitcoin

01:15:09 - Time Bug & Quantum Threat

01:21:00 - Satoshi’s Coins

01:26:05 - Institutional Shifts

01:32:10 - Conservatism vs. Change

01:35:15 - Final Thoughts

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

Thank you for listening!

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