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Bob Burnett: Core Devs vs. Miners - Who Controls Bitcoin’s Future?
Manage episode 484896494 series 2851976
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.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout!
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/
––– Get To Know Today's Guest –––
• Bob Burnett on X: https://x.com/boomer_btc
––– Socials –––
• Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman
• Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs
––– 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!
231 episodes
Manage episode 484896494 series 2851976
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.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout!
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/
––– Get To Know Today's Guest –––
• Bob Burnett on X: https://x.com/boomer_btc
––– Socials –––
• Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman
• Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs
––– 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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