Episode Details

In this bonus episode of Plebchain Radio, Avi Burra speaks with Jameson Lopp about the recent OPRETURN controversy in the Bitcoin community. They discuss the technical nuances of Bitcoin's OPRETURN limit, the implications of changing this limit, and the philosophical debates surrounding Bitcoin's role as a monetary network. The conversation delves into the motivations behind the changes, the potential for spam in the network, and the broader implications for Bitcoin's future. They also talk about Lopp's role at Citrea, the decision for Casa to support Ethereum, and the evolution of bitcoin maximalism.