The article discusses the ongoing divide in perspectives surrounding Bitcoin, portrayed as a tug-of-war between idealists and cynics. Idealists believe Bitcoin's success is inevitable, while cynics express doubt regarding its future unless significant changes are made. This polarization detracts from the opportunity to focus on practical improvements to Bitcoin's functionality and its potential for censorship resistance and privacy, emphasizing the need for simple upgrades, like improved design for Lightning channels to enhance user security and usability.
Bitcoin is caught between idealists who believe in its inevitable success and cynics who doubt its viability, overshadowing important potential improvements.
The extremes of belief in Bitcoin detract from the reality of achievable advancements that could enhance its functionality and security.
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