I resigned from Bitcoin Core on Monday. Here is the letter I sent to the mailing list:
Dear Bitcoin Core Development Team,
I am writing to formally tender my resignation from my position as a contributor to the Bitcoin Core project, effective two weeks from the date of this letter. Over the course of my involvement, I have dedicated significant time and effort to advancing the protocol in ways that align with Bitcoin's foundational principles as outlined in Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper. However, recent developments and ongoing discussions within the team have led me to conclude that my continued participation is no longer tenable. This decision has not been made lightly, but after careful reflection on the direction of the project and its adherence to Bitcoin's core ethos. The primary reason for my departure stems from a profound disagreement with the prevailing mindset among many developers, who appear to have lost sight of Bitcoin's fundamental identity as sound money. Bitcoin was conceived as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, designed to empower individuals with financial sovereignty free from centralized control. Yet, the focus has increasingly shifted toward technical complexities and features that dilute this vision, treating Bitcoin more as a speculative asset or a settlement layer for spam rather than a medium of exchange. This misalignment undermines the very purpose of Bitcoin, and I cannot in good conscience support initiatives that prioritize scalability gimmicks or layer-two solutions over preserving its role as money for the world. Furthermore, I have growing concerns that the development process has been compromised by external influences, whether through funding sources, institutional pressures, or ideological biases that favor control over decentralization. These compromises threaten the integrity of the protocol and erode the trust that the community places in Bitcoin Core. It is with regret that I step away, but I believe this action is necessary to maintain my personal commitment to Bitcoin's original ideals. I wish the team success in future endeavors and hope that a course correction can restore the project's focus on true monetary innovation. I am available to assist with any transition matters during my notice period.
Signed, NEEDcreations
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You know, there could be an incentive if you let people who link videos also make money. Similar to how people repost. I understand that you want to avoid content theft. Perhaps allow tipping the finder or curator of a video as an option as well.
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@phanpp11 "Introducing Links Link any video from YouTube, Vimeo, or any external source directly to your BSVTube channel. No re-upload. No storage costs. Just connect and monetize." Wow, if true.
@Hash_Layer As a fan of Streamanity, this is a great idea. Some constructive criticism here: The name lacks a bit of creativity – Imagine calling something Solanatube? If BSV is plumbing, why name it? But most importantly, how is the platform positioned? Who is the target audience?