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So, picture this: MIT Bitcoin Expo, and there I am, somehow snagging a moment with Sjors Provoost. You know, the guy who does the whole physicist-turned-Bitcoin developer thing? Apparently, it’s a more common switch than you’d think. Sjors jumped on board the Bitcoin Core train back in 2017—right when the whole Segregated Witness saga was blowing up. It was like a soap opera, seriously. You had the block size wars, User Activated Softfork, and that whole New York Agreement drama. Wild times.
Sjors isn’t just a Bitcoin wizard, though. He’s got this podcast, Bitcoin, Explained, where he spills the beans with Aaron van Wirdum. Aaron’s the big boss editor over at Bitcoin Magazine. Oh, and Sjors wrote a book, too—Bitcoin: A Work In Progress. It’s like a map for Bitcoin’s brain, each chapter going hand-in-hand with one of their podcast episodes. Honestly, I’ve listened to a few episodes while doing dishes. Makes me feel productive. Sort of.
Anyway—no wait, I’m jumping around too much. Back to our conversation. Sjors gets into the nitty-gritty of the Bitcoin Core gig. The way it’s like a beehive. Loads of buzz, everyone doing their bit. The challenges? Oh, yeah, they’re there. Diving into Bitcoin Core isn’t exactly a walk in the park. More like a trek through a digital jungle with surprise pitfalls and techie puzzles.
And hey, you can catch our chat if you want to see it in action—video’s right here.
