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nostrich · 33w
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Kevin's BLAKE2bacon · 47w
:frysquint: Hmmm I suppose you're right, from a certain point of view 🤣 At least we agree on one thing: run Knots!
Kevin's BLAKE2bacon · 47w
Fruit loops are soup, so that's not a convincing argument, but I like it nonetheless. Still true.
calle · 47w
This is a long post that hopefully bridges some gaps between technical people (devs) and non-technical users and how they look at spam prevention in Bitcoin. I hope that it clarifies why I think that ...
Skyler Byrden ⚡️BIP 110 ⚡️UASF profile picture
The all-or-nothing logical fallacy, also known as the false dichotomy or black-and-white fallacy, occurs when a situation is presented as having only two mutually exclusive options, ignoring any middle ground or alternative possibilities. It oversimplifies complex issues by framing them as an either/or choice, often to manipulate or persuade.
For example:
• “You’re either with us or against us.” This statement ignores the possibility of neutrality or partial agreement.
• “If you don’t support this policy, you must hate progress.” This overlooks nuanced positions or alternative solutions.
This fallacy is problematic because it limits critical thinking and dismisses valid alternatives, leading to flawed reasoning or polarized conclusions. Recognizing it involves identifying when someone presents a situation as having only two extremes without justifying why no other options exist.
goatmeal · 47w
zero knowledge proofs can compress both monetary and non-monetary transactions, keeping their actual contents and computations out of the blockchain, and OP_RETURN is the best place to put zero knowledge proofs because it's completely prunable. but for some reason people flip out and get hysterical ...