Bitcoin Core’s Scope Sparks Debate at MIT Event

Industry expert Sjors Provoost questioned Bitcoin Core’s wide-ranging responsibilities during a recent event at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025. Provoost highlighted potential fragmentation risks stemming from the broad scope of the project, emphasizing the need for efficient division of tasks. Despite these concerns, institutional confidence in Bitcoin remains strong, as evidenced by continued robust ETF inflows and a resilient investment landscape. Past governance debates such as SegWit and Taproot illustrate that internal discussions can lead to changes within the Bitcoin ecosystem, but investor confidence continues to hold high. Provoost expressed doubts about effectively splitting the project’s responsibilities into smaller units.