Breaking Bitcoin: An Honest Threat Assessment

Understanding what could go wrong is just as important as understanding what's going right. Bitcoin's critics are often poorly informed, which means the real risks get drowned out by noise. This event takes a different approach. Two deeply knowledgeable Bitcoin experts will turn a critical eye on the protocol they believe in, exploring the genuine technical, economic, and political threats that deserve attention. Audience Q&A is encouraged, so bring your hardest questions. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Brandon Black is a Bitcoin developer with hands-on experience building critical infrastructure at Swan, BitGo, and Casa. His work sits at the intersection of protocol development and real-world Bitcoin security.

Vijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, a foundational text that has shaped how a generation of investors and technologists think about Bitcoin's monetary properties and long-term trajectory.