An ideological split between Bitcoin monetary maximalists, who view Bitcoin strictly as money, and those open to building on it, like Runes and Ordinals, seems increasingly inevitable.
The backlash against mempool.space’s new features was predictable, as purists see any innovation beyond the protocol as heresy, inciting outrage even for neutral actions.
The monetary maximalists reacted to perceived apostasy with fury, while the pragmatic supporters rewarded mempool.space with donations, emphasizing actions over mere complaints.
The ongoing conflict reflects human nature, highlighting how Bitcoin's evolution will be shaped by two factions with fundamentally different perspectives on its purpose.
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