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Riot Platform’s Vice President of Research Pierre Rochard lauded the decentralized nature of Bitcoin creating a space for differing political dynamics. This solution creates for network rules to remain consistent and enforce without centralized intermediaries. Over the years, crypto users have pointed to blockchain decentralized systems to solve inherent problems with traditional finance Rochard Hails Network Architecture Pierre Rochard, a pro-Bitcoin executive restated views of the community in contrast to traditional finance models amid the recent adoption of crypto assets. In a July 13 post on X (formerly Twitter) noted that the decentralized nature of Bitcoin creates antagonism where players have limited incentives to unify. In addition to ensuring a lack of central control, it ensures a set of consistent rules across the board.  “In contrast, #Bitcoin operates as a peer-to-peer (p2p) decentralized network, where the political dynamics differ significantly. Within the Bitcoin network, the tendency is towards decentralized antagonism, where various tribes and individuals have little incentive to unify. This decentralized nature means there is no single entity with overarching control.”  Furthermore, the Riot Platform executive noted that the Bitcoin template as set out by Satoshi Nakamoto creates a solution that individuals gravitate towards driven by path dependency. In contrast to the decentralized antagonism, traditional systems work together creating monopolies. As Rochard highlighted, they operate as geographic monopolies of violence. This system has led to users having limited options in finance. In addition, it leaves little room for widespread innovation, unlike decentralized systems. Traditional political systems typically operate as geographic monopolies on violence, exerting centralized control and unity over a defined territory. These systems consolidate power to maintain order and enforce laws through a central authority. In contrast, #Bitcoin operates… — Pierre Rochard (@BitcoinPierre) July 13, 2024 Bitcoin Model Drives Adoption In the last decade, Bitcoin adoption has soared…

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