Agreed. But then, if the Network is of the Commons — why let the free market decide its features?
Plus what does it exactly mean, even?
Demand? Need? Bitcoin is also not a democracy in its development.
Not arguing with you, we landed on the same line of thought.
But while I love what the network provides : separation of Money and State, openness, borderlessness, decentralization and all that beautiful stuff — there is no guarantee that the "upgrade" people demand at X moment actually matches the need for positive feedback loop later in the future. It is tricky
Which is why I am contempt that Bitcoin is more of a blend of oligarchy and aristocracy — and that the "free market", whatever that means, only act as one nudge, one indicator among others.
Reluctant Optimist
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2026-08-03 20:56:26 UTC
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