You May Not Like It, but Casey Rodarmor Proves Bitcoin Is Permissionless
Casey Rodarmor launched controversial protocols, Ordinals and Runes, on Bitcoin, aiming to make it more like alternative chains. He prioritizes Bitcoin's security and applications. Rodarmor views Bitcoin as hard money resistant to government control. Although his protocols faced criticism, they demonstrate the potential to build uncensorable applications on Bitcoin. Runes, enabling tradable assets, was launched during the Bitcoin halving event. Rodarmor emphasizes that these projects are less important than Bitcoin itself. He aims to bolster Bitcoin's fee economy and believes transaction fees are crucial for network security. Rodarmor sees his work as contributing to Bitcoin's security and robustness, providing a preview of Bitcoin's future with high fees. He criticizes Bitcoin's governance structure but believes it is the best form for the network. Despite criticism, he did not receive funding for his projects and considers himself an enthusiast.
