SLP392 Pete Rizzo - Is Bitcoin Maximalism Still Needed?

Jul 11 2022 • 1hr 0m

Show Notes

Pete Rizzo, Editor at Bitcoin Magazine and Editor-at-large at Kraken rejoins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin Maximalism. There has been some discussion recently on the role of the ‘toxic’ Maximalists, and Pete has clarified some thinking on this in his recent article and discussion on this topic. We talk:

What is Bitcoin Maximalism
What do maximalists believe?
Social and cultural arguments
Technical aspects
Is it still needed?

Links:

Twitter: @pete_rizzo_
Rizzo’s Forbes Article: Bitcoin Maximalism Is Dead, Long Live Bitcoin Maximalism
Nic Carter’s article: Setting the record straight

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@jonbeo

1,054 sats

Jul 12 2022

Pete Rizzo is such a valuable voice in the Bitcoin space especially with regards to bitcoin maximalism. He presents challenging questions to wrestle with which I believe ultimately advances the growth and maturation of the movement.

@coyghodl

1,000 sats

Jul 12 2022

🤝

@michaelmatulef

1,000 sats

Jul 12 2022

Viva la maximalism. Focus on fixing the money.

@nicolas_b58

1,000 sats

Oct 16 2022

nice episode, as always! greetings Nicolas ⚡️