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Bitcoin Core developer Matt Corallo has sounded an alarm over what he describes as an 'existential' challenge within the Bitcoin community, which could shape the cryptocurrency's future. In a blog post, Corallo elaborates on internal conflicts reminiscent of the infamous block size wars, signaling a period of significant contention that might determine Bitcoin’s trajectory, according to <a href="https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoins-existential-challenge-core-developer-warns-of-a-new-era-of-internal-struggles/">Bitcoin.com</a>. 
The core of the issue, according to Corallo, is the tension between Bitcoin's original ethos of decentralization and the increasing centralization tendencies, especially in mining operations. He criticizes the community for shifting focus towards securities reform rather than bolstering transaction privacy and decentralization. This misdirection, he argues, has squandered Bitcoin's political capital, which could have been used to enhance its core values. 
Moreover, Corallo expresses concerns about the centralized control over mining, which poses risks to the network's autonomy and the very decentralization that Bitcoin champions. He calls for a concerted effort to redirect focus towards enhancing wallet privacy, adjusting regulatory frameworks, and expanding scalability solutions outside the <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/senator-lummis-pushes-for-crypto-regulation-amid-sec-lawsuits/">U.S.</a> These areas, he notes, are critically underfunded and underdeveloped. 
As the debate unfolds on social media, reactions vary. Some community members advocate for unity and focusing on improving privacy and scalability, while others, like Drivechain developer Paul Sztorc, acknowledge that the discussions Corallo raises are long overdue.&nbsp;

Bitcoin’s ‘Existential’ Challenge: Core Developer Flags Internal Struggles as Pivotal

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