Stop Ossification: Don’t Let BTC Become a Rolex

Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, joins us to discuss how StarkNet plans to settle on both Ethereum and Bitcoin. We dive into the technical details of zero-knowledge proofs, the importance of OP_CAT for Bitcoin’s future, and the fascinating Collider Script approach to covenants. Eli shares his concerns about Bitcoin ossification, explaining why without scaling solutions, Bitcoin risks becoming a “Rolex” – an asset only accessible to the wealthy. We also explore quantum computing threats and potential solutions for securing Bitcoin’s future.

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Notes:

– StarkWare has over 200 team members

– OP_CAT is the “greenest” covenant proposal

– Quantum threats require ZK-based solutions

– Collider Script enables covenants at high cost

– Bitcoin fees prevent mass adoption

– Bitcoin needs soft forks to avoid ossification

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