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Christian, husband of npub1e2rd2k45ym2jmctnysfadxumrvrr57vqj69ck6trt2y62c40r0kqs9lx8t, father, aspiring homesteader stuck in the city, Austrian Economics enthusiast, Austro-Libertarian anarchist, & Bitcoin pleb. Read your Bible and https://mises.org

If you've never seen this article before, it's really worth a read. Publish date 22 years ago today.

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And just in case anyone is confused you could just as easily put Trump, Pence, McCarthy, McConnell, etc in this graphic.

They’re not in the Middle East either.

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Replying to Avatar jimmysong

The Case for a Chain Split

The debate surrounding drivechains has been heating up, with proponents employing various tactics to garner support. This divisive issue echoes previous disputes in the Bitcoin community, such as the 2017 block size controversy. As such, we should consider what was then the definitive resolution: a chain split.

A significant portion of the Bitcoin community rejects drivechains, effectively blocking its implementation via a soft fork. Bitcoin's voluntary nature makes it resistant to hostile takeovers, despite claims that miners could force the change. Disagree with that last statement? Then let's put that to the test. We can resolve this posturing and propaganda by forking the code.

Here's how it would work: Code implementing drivechains would be released. Those who support the proposal can run this code. A transaction that goes against drivechain rules but adheres to pre-drivechain rules will trigger a chain split. Those running the drivechain software wouldn't be doing anything, but nodes that aren't can reject the drivechain chain by using the "invalidateblock" command. The result will be two distinct Bitcoins: one with drivechains and one without.

This approach was resolved the conflict we had in August 2017, when Bitcoin Cash split off from Bitcoin. Similarly, proponents and opponents of drivechains can either hold or sell their respective Bitcoins post-split. This would be a real-world test of control and game theory within the network.

I advocate for this split not just for potential profits, but also because it's a peaceful solution. It would let us see in real time how convicted the drivechain people are. Will drivechain miners support it if it means mining at a loss? A chain split would serve as a critical learning opportunity for the community, providing a clear answer to the ongoing debate. Ultimately, this will strengthen Bitcoin by showing the market how hard it is to change its properties.

So bring it on! Fork or shut up.

https://void.cat/d/SEbocwy3dabt6xJaaXM5Sk.mp3

nostr:note1ewu9d0jhgh9zhkx4tpfqgfc4prx6qjrj0r9f0p6az4fnuezn474qkll97x Since I haven't seen a compelling case yet for drivechains specifically, this is pretty much where I'm at.

Liquid, Fedimint, etc already are/allow for the creation of side chains without touching the base layer, but there's not yet a significant demand for these. Maybe there will be some day, and on that day it will be relevant to have the discussion of drivechains vs other side chain strategies, but that day has not yet come. All of this talk of drivechains, at least at this time, is premature at best and harmful at worst.

If you believe otherwise then feel free to follow Jimmy's advice.