The presence of mainstream Bitcoin events has led to significant backlash from certain Bitcoin enthusiasts who perceive them as too corporate and catering to a broad audience. Critics argue that this signals a departure from Bitcoin's original ethos. Despite the pushback, many see the increasing popularity of Bitcoin as a positive development, illustrating its desirability as a scarce digital asset. Smaller, more intimate conferences continue to thrive, showcasing an alternative Bitcoin culture that values depth over mainstream appeal. This tension between mainstream success and the purity of the original Bitcoin vision remains contentious.
"Bitcoin is the greatest digitally scarce asset and money... the world wants it. That's GREAT!" - Trey Walsh
"Not everyone was happy about that - not even within our own ranks, demonstrably so by Shinobi refusing to attend."
"That kind of size and mainstreaming attracts a lot of parasites."
"Imagine a startup saying 'man, I wish we stayed small and generated very little revenue with barely any users and faded into obscurity.'"
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