Bitcoin’s Complexity Persists Despite Expert Understanding

Blockstream CEO Adam Back, a pioneering figure in the crypto world and one of the few mentioned by Satoshi Nakamoto himself, has shared his insights into the persistent struggle many tech experts have with understanding Bitcoin’s true value. He noted that despite having deep technical knowledge of Bitcoin’s foundations, many early adopters and even cypherpunks initially dismissed it. Back reflected on the surprising lack of interest from these individuals who were deeply familiar with cryptographic principles, peer-to-peer networks, and privacy tools. He questioned their unconcern and asked: “What gives?” ]