A Core Developer Calls the Bitcoin Business Community ‘Entitled’
In what’s perhaps the most important discussion had between Bitcoin core developers and perhaps the most influential voice in Bitcoin, Roger Ver, Bitcoin core developer and Ciphrex founder Eric Lombrozo made comments about Bitcoin business leaders in reply to a comment made by Mr. Ver. The very telling comments highlight a rift between the Bitcoin development team and those building parallel services around the system. As Ver warns, according to a transcript of the discussion, companies like Coinbase are adding alternative currencies, while Circle ceases certain Bitcoin operations....
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