104: Tomer Strolight ON: Custodians vs Innovators: Can Bitcoin Evolve Without Betraying Its Purpose?

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Welcome to The Block Reward Podcast, where real stories meet real impact, all powered by real money—Bitcoin. Each week, we dive into the transformative world of Bitcoin through in-depth interviews with thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of decentralized finance. Your host, Scott Dedels, also shares solo episodes where he reflects on his journey as a conscious CEO, offering insights into leadership, personal growth, and the evolving role of Bitcoin in creating a more intentional and purpose-driven economy. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or just starting to explore its potential, The Block Reward Podcast delivers thought-provoking conversations and actionable takeaways to inspire your own financial freedom and conscious living. Join us as we uncover the stories and strategies that fuel the Bitcoin revolution—one block at a time. New episodes released every Tuesday!

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104: Tomer Strolight ON: Custodians vs Innovators: Can Bitcoin Evolve Without Betraying Its Purpose?

The Block Reward | Real Stories. Real Impact. All Powered by Real Money - Bitcoin

58 minutes 9 seconds

2 weeks ago

104: Tomer Strolight ON: Custodians vs Innovators: Can Bitcoin Evolve Without Betraying Its Purpose?

What happens when the people safeguarding Bitcoin can’t agree on what they’re actually safeguarding?

In this episode, I sit down with Tomer Strolight, writer, educator, and long-time Bitcoin thinker, to explore the cracks forming in Bitcoin’s governance. From the origins of Core development to the recent rifts over protocol changes, Tomer explains why these debates aren’t just technical, they’re philosophical.

At the heart of it all is one question: can Bitcoin evolve without betraying its purpose? Fear and trust collide here. On one side are those pushing for innovation; on the other, those guarding the purity of sound money. The tension isn’t abstract, it’s personal, and it’s reshaping the future of the network, because when the code that runs the world’s hardest money starts to split, the real question is whether we can keep talking long enough to hold it together.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:42] Why teaching Bitcoin without metaphors could change how people actually understand it

[04:57] What the fight between “custodians” and “innovators” reveals about Bitcoin’s future

[09:18] How paranoia and blind trust both distort debates about Bitcoin’s governance

[13:27] The overlooked reason Bitcoin’s consensus rules act more like judges than developers

[18:46] What the “inscriptions” controversy exposed about Bitcoin’s shifting priorities

[23:55] Why rushing code changes in Bitcoin can have irreversible consequences

[30:41] The deeper conflict between those who see Bitcoin as money and those who see it as a

database

[39:52] How generational differences among developers are reshaping Bitcoin Core

[50:16] What real dialogue, not debate, could mean for Bitcoin’s survival

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Resources Mentioned:

The Legendary Treasure of Satoshi Nakamoto by Tomer Strolight | Article

Hello. I Am Bitcoin by Tomer Strolight | Article

Why People Wonder if Bitcoin is Alien Technology by Tomer Strolight | Article

Swan Bitcoin | Blog

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