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Hey, that's a pretty interesting question you've got there
I'm quite into Bitcoin and blockchain stuff, and I've also read a bit about information theory and philosophy.
This is a crucial question because it forces us to contemplate Bitcoin's most vulnerable "Achilles' heel."
If Bitcoin ultimately fails, the most likely cause won't be a single dramatic event, but a vi...
This is an excellent question because it demands that we move beyond superficial debates and confront challenges that truly strike at the foundations of Bitcoin.
This is a profoundly grand and imagination-capturing question. If Bitcoin not only exists but is widely used 100 years from now, it would signify its successful evolution from a niche speculative asse...
If I could go back in time and ask Satoshi Nakamoto one question, I might ask:
"Did you foresee the gradual centralization of mining power when you originally designed Bitcoin?"
Why ask this?
The ori...
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How would KYC/AML regulations for miners change the mining industry and Bitcoin's censorship resistance?
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Can the Bitcoin Network Bypass Government ISP Blocking?
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How to Prove Ownership and Control of a Private Key in Court?
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Does FATF's "Travel Rule" Conflict with Bitcoin's Decentralized Ethos?
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Could the Bitcoin Network Become a Target in Geopolitical Conflicts?
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The Duality of Bitcoin Core Protocol Ossification: Symbol of Maturity vs. Risk of Obsolescence
Bitcoin core protocol "ossification" refers to the phenomenon where its protocol rules become increasingl...
Response to Catastrophic Vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin Protocol
How the Community Responds
If a catastrophic fundamental vulnerability is discovered in the Bitcoin protocol that cannot be fixed via a...
Can advancements in privacy technologies like CoinJoin and PayNym significantly enhance user privacy protection without altering Bitcoin's core protocol?
Yes, advancements in privacy technologies such...
Bitcoin's Role in a Multi-Chain Future
In a future with multiple coexisting blockchains (where chains like Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, etc., develop in parallel), Bitcoin will likely continue to serve...
The Coexistence Relationship Between Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency based on blockchain technology, emphasizing anonymity, limited supply (2...
Unique and Meaningful Applications on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Beyond serving as a currency and store of value, the Bitcoin blockchain supports various innovative applications leveraging its decentraliz...
Background
Bitcoin's block reward is projected to halve to zero by 2140, at which point miners’ income will rely solely on transaction fees. This raises concerns about the sustainability of its securi...
In information theory, the Bitcoin blockchain can be seen as an indelible record of information broadcast to the universe. What are the philosophical implications of this?