Today we dive into a piece by Brunswick that makes it crystal clear why characteristics even claimed to be major defects or Bitcoin's design - from its "ossification" to its limited throughput - aren't defects as often claimed, but deliberate and essential characteristics for building the world's monetary foundation. Can a protocol that prioritizes integrity over speed truly solve the fundamental problems of global finance that have plagued nations for centuries? And why do so many engineers miss the crucial difference between building applications and building the base layer that everything else depends on?

Check out the original article: Bitcoin for Engineers: Why Bitcoin’s Design Solves Real Problems, Not Just Theoretical Ones (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrbzjums)

Referenced Links and Resources

• Brunswick on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yud4ckkz)
• Chroma Nightshade: Blue & Green Light Blocking Glasses (Link: https://tinyurl.com/m22svvh)
• "Why is Bitcoin Mining Even a Thing?" - Rumble (Link: https://tinyurl.com/ymj882p8) YouTube (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n7b3tmw)

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