But at some point we want…

But at some point we want bitcoin to be able to ossify and be a project that could last for centuries. DC folks, along with space chains etc. are the researchers and those that will push the conversation that bitcoin needs and is not getting enough attention. Else we could end up with large reorgs and no defense to it.

I agree there's a lot of innovation in those areas, espeically when you consider AI. But we do need R&D on the security budget and security factor both for sustainablity and also to raise the btc price ceiling.

Ulimately I think DC wont do much harm, and important things could come out of the research. I dont mind waiting another epoch too, but I fear people will just get complacent about an exponentially decreasing block subsidy, and not think about contingencies.

If that makes any sense ...