Hijacking Bitcoin by Roger Ver Summary
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In "Hijacking Bitcoin," early investor Roger Ver reveals how Bitcoin's original vision was subverted through censorship and manipulation. Jeffrey Tucker calls it "a tragic tale of betrayal" - a controversial expose that's sparked fierce debate about cryptocurrency's true purpose and future.
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The Battle for Bitcoin's Soul
What if the Bitcoin you know today isn't what its creator intended? Imagine discovering that the world's most famous cryptocurrency underwent a fundamental transformation that altered its very purpose. This is the explosive claim at the heart of "Hijacking Bitcoin." The book reveals how a small group of developers dramatically changed Bitcoin's trajectory, turning what was designed as a revolutionary payment system into something entirely different. The story isn't about technical limitations but human decisions, power struggles, and competing visions about what digital money should be. As cryptocurrency adoption grows worldwide, this pivotal chapter in Bitcoin's history becomes essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the future of money.
Satoshi's Original Vision: A Peer-to-Peer Payment System
The Transformation: From Digital Cash to Digital Gold
The Lightning Network's Broken Promises and Scaling Challenges
The Censorship Campaign and Community Control
Bitcoin Cash: Preserving the Original Vision
The Future of Digital Money
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