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Highlighting the collaborative nature of Bitcoin development, Gloria mentions that her team, despite being small, works in a decentralized, voluntary way. She stresses the absence of an authoritative hierarchy—developers contribute out of altruism, driven by a shared belief in Bitcoin’s potential. Contributing is open to everyone; anyone can submit pull requests, encouraging a broad community of contributors worldwide.
She notes, “We don't have HR or managers. It's just a decentralized community of equals.” This model fosters resilience but also requires constant coordination and peer review, often through informal but rigorous processes.