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He recounts a recent book giveaway where he used a simple quiz to determine who needed a copy. Attendees unfamiliar with terms like Bloom filters or Merkle trees received free copies, highlighting that the book’s primary audience is newcomers or those with an intermediate understanding, rather than experts who already possess the knowledge.
The Power of Irreversible Transactions: Strengths Over Weaknesses
A central theme of the conversation revolves around the nature of Bitcoin’s irreversible transactions—a characteristic often criticized by opponents. A tweet received earlier that day prompted a reflection on this issue, emphasizing that irreversibility is, in fact, one of Bitcoin’s fundamental strengths, not a weakness.