Chat_151 - Bitcoin Technically, Ideologically, and Actually with Murch

"I think that all of the people that I know that are
working on Bitcoin Core and other Bitcoin projects are
only
interested in the monetary use case. But I think that
many of them take a more long term view in how that might be
happening if we're trying to get towards this being not just the
money for anyone, but the money for everyone."
~ Murch


In this episode, I sit down with Murch, long-time Bitcoin Core
developer and co-founder of Localhost Research, for a deep and
candid dive into how Bitcoin really works — not just technically,
but socially and ideologically. We explore how Core contributors
organize, fund, and ship software, the recent OP_RETURN debate,
and the cultural divides that have surfaced around Bitcoin
development.


Can the protocol stay pure and neutral while the community grows
more opinionated? What does it mean when social dynamics shape
technical direction? And how can open-source developers and
commentators bridge the gap to keep Bitcoin strong and united?


From software releases and mempool policy to the human side of
collaboration and conflict — this chat goes right to the heart of
what it means to build Bitcoin.


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Guest Links


Murch Website (Link: https://murch.one/)

Murch on X (Link: https://x.com/cguida6)

Murch on Github (Link: https://github.com/Murchandamus)

Localhost Research (Link: https://lclhost.org/)



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