This week’s deep dive navigates Bitcoin’s evolving landscape through the lens of protocol innovation, governance tensions, privacy challenges, and growing institutional and geopolitical significance. We explore technical breakthroughs like ChillDKG and Erlay alongside privacy tools such as Zeus v0.12.0, while unpacking the cultural and ideological debates shaping Bitcoin’s future. Institutional uptake and nation-state strategies further illustrate Bitcoin’s expanding role beyond individuals, touching on sovereignty and censorship resistance amid mounting regulatory pressures. Featuring content from .