"Bitcoin Wars" explores the intense conflicts surrounding Bitcoin forks, examining how technological scaling debates, economic incentives, and philosophical disagreements have reshaped the digital currency landscape. The book delves into pivotal events, like the emergence of Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold, revealing the underlying controversies that fractured the original blockchain. Interestingly, these forks aren't just technical disagreements; they represent fundamental conflicts over the future of money and governance.
The book begins by introducing Bitcoin's core principles and scaling challenges. Subsequent chapters analyze significant forks, dissecting technological innovations and economic forces. "Bitcoin Wars" draws from diverse sources, including white papers and online forums, to present a balanced view.
Readers will gain insights into the motivations behind these splits, understand their impact on Bitcoin's market share, and assess the long-term implications for investors and policymakers navigating the cryptocurrency market.
