Politics Are Slowly Destroying Bitcoin From Within

Politics Are Slowly Destroying Bitcoin From Within

While the Bitcoin block size debate between supporters of both camps is still in full effect, some people are already claiming a decision has been made. Whether or not Bitcoin Classic will ever be a “threat” to the development of Bitcoin Core, remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: these attempts at politics needs to stop right now, as it is hurting the digital currency ecosystem. Ending The Politics In Bitcoin Once and For All. At its core, Bitcoin is designed to promote decentralization, and to reach a consensus among all of its users. This sounds very easy to achieve on paper,....


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