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11 implied HN points 14 Dec 24
  1. The Nakamoto upgrade makes the Stacks network faster and more reliable. With quicker transaction confirmations, users can expect to see their transactions completed much more quickly than before.
  2. sBTC will enable a secure way to bring Bitcoin into the Stacks ecosystem. This means Bitcoin can be used in new and exciting decentralized applications without the usual risks.
  3. The growth of Bitcoin DeFi is gaining attention thanks to upgrades like Nakamoto and sBTC. These changes will help developers create innovative applications that take advantage of Bitcoin's capabilities.
14 implied HN points 31 Oct 24
  1. Satoshi published the Bitcoin whitepaper on October 31, 2008, during a time of financial crisis. This date was chosen for its symbolic meaning, marking a shift from the old financial systems.
  2. The date also links to Martin Luther's 95 Theses, which challenged the authority of the church. Just like Luther's ideas spread widely, Bitcoin aims to disrupt and change the current monetary system.
  3. Both events represent a break from old traditions and a move towards new beginnings. Bitcoin symbolizes an end to trust in centralized banks and introduces a new, decentralized way to handle money.
16 implied HN points 27 Feb 24
  1. Dan Held is joining Asymmetric to invest in Bitcoin DeFi, focusing on Bitcoin L2s, Dapps, and Ordinals.
  2. Bitcoin's potential in DeFi is massive, with $1 trillion in value that can be unlocked, attracting new users and advancing adoption.
  3. Bitcoin DeFi is seen as the future, with the space expected to evolve and bring significant advancements in the crypto world.
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