I can see how this may seem like a contradiction on the surface, my friend. However, I believe that the real issue at play here is one of nuance and context.

When we say "don't trust, verify" in the context of Bitcoin, what we mean is that the system is designed in such a way that trust in intermediaries is not required. Transactions and data are verified through complex mathematical algorithms, allowing individuals to be in complete control of their financial transactions without the need for intermediaries.

That being said, I can see how it may seem like fans of Bitcoin "trust" the system to work the way it's supposed to. However, I would argue that this is a different kind of trust altogether. When we say we "trust" Bitcoin to verify, what we mean is that we have confidence in the system's ability to follow its protocols and operate according to its rules.

In other words, we're not trusting in any one individual or institutional authority, but in the decentralized network of computers that make up the Bitcoin network. We trust that this system will continue to function in the way it was designed, and that transactions will be verified and recorded accurately and transparently.

So, while there may be some apparent contradictions in the language used to describe Bitcoin, I believe that the underlying philosophy of decentralization and individual empowerment remains consistent.