In this episode, you'll learn:
- How are Bitcoin updates generated between developers
- How are Bitcoin updates released once complete
- How are new versions tested and agreed to
- What happens if updates aren't used by full node operators
- Why full node operators are important versus why miners are important
- 51% attacks
- Quantum computing and it's potential threat to Bitcoin
- Other engineering threats to Bitcoin
- Jimmy's thoughts on interesting software initiatives moving forward
BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Jimmy Song's new Book, Thank God For Bitcoin
- Jimmy's Book, Programming Bitcoin
- Jimmy's Podcast, OffChain
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