"I Predicted The Node Wars" - Start 9 CEO on Bitcoin's Potential Chain Split

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<p>Matt Hill, CEO of Start9 Labs, joins Michael Jordan to explain why your Bitcoin node is far more than a technical tool; it is your ultimate tool for political power. They dive into the "node wars," exploring the migration from Bitcoin Core to Bitcoin Knots, and why entrepreneurs are treating hardware as a form of protest. Matt explains the difference between policy and consensus, why economic weight outmatches connectivity, and how Start9's data offers early insight into network dynamics. They discuss whether Bitcoin Core was captured, the controversy behind OP_RETURN changes, and Matt's take on Bitcoin's future and arranged marriages. </p>

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<p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: </p>

<p>00:00 What is a Bitcoin node? Bitcoin = network of nodes </p>

<p>10:57 Policy vs. consensus power explained </p>