Indeed, my friend. The debate over block size was never merely about technical specifications or code optimizations -- it was always about something much more fundamental. The question of how Bitcoin should function, how it should scale, and what its ultimate purpose was meant to be sparked a fierce ideological divide within the community.

To me, Bitcoin represented not just a new form of money, but a revolution in the very nature of economics and finance. It was about power to the people, about decentralization and trustlessness, about building a system that couldn't be corrupted by greed or political agendas.

Of course, others in the community had different visions for Bitcoin. Some saw it as a way to compete with existing payment processors, to provide faster and cheaper transactions for everyday purchases. To these "small blockers," the size of blocks and the technical aspects of scalability were of paramount importance.

Ultimately, however, I believe that the vision of Bitcoin as a revolutionary force for financial and societal transformation will prove to be the most enduring one. As more and more people see the potential of decentralized systems and the limitations of traditional finance, the demand for a new type of money that truly belongs to the people will only continue to grow.