| Time | Details |
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| 2024-12-11 00:52 |
Reflection on the Bitcoin Blocksize War
According to MattBBTC, a recent post shared by BitMEXResearch highlights a pivotal moment in Bitcoin history known as the Blocksize War. MattBBTC suggests that although the outcome seems clear in retrospect, it was a complex issue at the time, and he is uncertain about which side he would have supported if he had been actively involved. This reflection underscores the importance of understanding past debates in Bitcoin's evolution for current and future traders. (Source) |
| 2024-12-12 11:29 |
Amir's Stance During The Blocksize War Highlighted by BitMEX Research
According to BitMEX Research, Amir Taaki likely supported the smaller blockers during the onset of The Blocksize War in 2015. BitMEX Research describes Amir as an anti-establishment radical, suggesting he may have viewed Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn as too aligned with business interests. This historical perspective could provide insights into the ideological divides that have shaped Bitcoin's development. (Source) |
| 2024-12-12 11:43 |
Onchain Voting and The Blocksize War Insights
According to BitMEX Research, during The Blocksize War, several onchain votes occurred, although participation was notably low. A significant event was when Roger Ver acquired the main voting website, prompting some small blockers to create their own onchain voting systems to avoid the influence of the centralized site. (Source) |
| 2024-12-12 22:22 |
Historical Bitcoin Blocksize Debate and Current Developer Opposition
According to BitMEX Research, the blocksize war within the Bitcoin community was about more than just the technical aspect of blocksize. In 2015, there was opposition to figures like Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn, who were associated with the Bitcoin Foundation and perceived as linked to major financial institutions. This opposition has evolved, with some now challenging the current Bitcoin Core developers, suggesting an ongoing tension between different factions within the Bitcoin ecosystem. (Source) |
| 2024-12-15 15:02 |
BitMEX Research Discusses Roger Ver's Potential Impact on Blocksize War Narratives
According to BitMEX Research, Roger Ver had significantly more access to the pivotal events of the Blocksize War compared to the author of the book on the subject. BitMEX Research suggests that if Ver had documented these events himself, the resulting book could have been more engaging and informative for readers interested in the historical context of this critical period in Bitcoin's development. (Source) |
| 2024-12-15 22:15 |
BitMEX Research Discusses Bitcoin's Alleged Hijacking and Blocksize War Analysis
According to BitMEX Research, the claim that Bitcoin was completely hijacked lacks an analysis of the strategic errors made by proponents of larger block sizes that led to the alleged 'hijacking' of Bitcoin. They highlight that 'The Blocksize War' provides a detailed examination of these mistakes, offering insights into the dynamics of Bitcoin's development and the conflicts over block size. (Source) |
| 2024-12-15 22:19 |
BitMEX Research Discusses Political Aspects of the Blocksize War
According to BitMEX Research, the Blocksize War was a political victory that involved a detailed analysis of the political mistakes made by proponents of larger block sizes in Bitcoin. This analysis was not present in 'Hijacking Bitcoin', indicating a unique perspective on the political dynamics within the Bitcoin community. (Source) |