In this conversation, Jameson Lopp and Pascal discuss the fundamental principles of Bitcoin, emphasizing its purpose of decentralization. Lopp elaborates on the role of core developers, the concept of ossification, and the potential risks associated with it, including the impact of quantum computing. The discussion also touches on the influence of institutions on Bitcoin's governance and the importance of maintaining a diverse range of contributors to ensure the protocol's resilience. Jameson expresses optimism for Bitcoin's future, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address emerging threats.

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The Blockchain Economy: A beginner’s guide to institutional cryptoeconomics: https://medium.com/cryptoeconomics-australia/the-blockchain-economy-a-beginners-guide-to-institutional-cryptoeconomics-64bf2f2beec4

On Ossification: https://blog.lopp.net/on-ossification/

Jameson Lopp’s Website: https://www.lopp.net/

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