Episode Details

What happens if Bitcoin’s blockchain splits? In this episode, Stuart and Simple Steve go deep on one of the scariest-sounding ideas in Bitcoin and explain why it may actually be one of the strongest signs that Bitcoin works exactly the way it should. You’ll learn the difference between tiny everyday chain splits, bigger hard forks like Bitcoin Cash, and the debate around soft forks and Bitcoin’s future — all in a way that helps you understand why Bitcoin is governed by rules, incentives, and consensus instead of a leader.