Bitcoin developer Bryan Bishop has proposed privatizing Bitcoin Core development to protect contributors from disruptive public interference. Arguing that GitHub’s current structure invites non-technical actors to derail focused collaboration, Bishop outlined a shift toward a private, members-only GitLab instance where developers can work without coercion or noise. “The ability of attackers to steal attention or time from bitcoin developers will be severely reduced,” he wrote. The proposal maintains open-source licensing and encourages mirrored public releases, while creating a gated environment for initial collaboration and review. Bishop warns that current norms, including development inside closed institutions, are already less inclusive, and suggests this middle-ground could improve engagement and productivity. Framing Bitcoin as a trillion-dollar target for nation-state and non-state adversaries, he emphasized the need for better “protection measures” to sustain meaningful progress. Implementation would require only a few developers to adopt the model for it to gain traction.
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Nuclear power is experiencing a reputational shift, with advocates like Energy Policy lead, Josh T. Smith suggesting its future lies not in excitement but normalization. Despite its association with catastrophic accidents, nuclear energy is among the safest forms of power generation—responsible for just 0.03 deaths per terawatt-hour, significantly lower than coal or natural gas. Smith revisits major incidents: Fukushima and Three Mile Island, which resulted in no direct radiation-related deaths, while Chernobyl’s toll, though tragic, stemmed from preventable Soviet-era system design flaws. Today’s reactors feature negative feedback loops, improving safety. “Yes, nuclear should be safe. More importantly, it already is,” Smith writes. The future-looking argument is that nuclear’s next phase should aim for consistency and quiet reliability, not headline-grabbing innovation. If framed as a routine utility, rather than an exotic solution, nuclear may regain public trust as a practical, clean energy mainstay.
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Bitcoin has become an essential tool for dissidents under authoritarian regimes, offering a resilient means to bypass state-controlled financial systems. In an interview with The Signal and Human Rights Foundation, Togolese activist Farida Nabourema explained how Bitcoin enables secure, trust-building transactions that were once conducted with smuggled cash. “We used to send money to neighboring countries like Ghana and then have someone collect it and bring it back physically,” she recalled. “Now, we can receive Bitcoin, exchange it… and cash it out—all without drawing suspicion.” Used to support prisoners, journalists, and rural advocacy, Bitcoin’s permissionless design allows activists to fund operations while evading surveillance and repression. Multi-signature wallets, device security training, and mobile payments further enhance safety. Although risks remain—including volatility and traceability—the digital asset’s utility in this context continues to grow across Africa, where traditional remittance routes have been weaponized by regimes.
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Bitcoin’s maturation into a strategic asset class is fueling a convergence of energy, finance, and technology—anchored increasingly in U.S. innovation hubs like Texas. In a wide-ranging interview, Riot Platforms’ Brian Morgenstern emphasized Bitcoin’s appeal as a “modern precious metal,” citing its capped supply and decentralization as key differentiators from other digital assets. He pointed to the Lightning Network and mobile integrations as narrowing Bitcoin’s transactional speed gap with legacy systems. “Bitcoin doesn't need the United States—the United States needs Bitcoin,” Morgenstern said, arguing the dollar’s debasement makes Bitcoin a credible hedge. On the mining front, Riot is repurposing stranded energy assets to mine Bitcoin and potentially power AI infrastructure. Morgenstern also advocated for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, warning of geopolitical competitors like China accumulating the asset. As energy demand surges, he sees Bitcoin miners as grid-stabilizing actors in an “energy-AI-Bitcoin industrial triangle” poised to redefine U.S. competitiveness.
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