# BITCOIN CORE HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM

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Podcast: [Hell Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hell-money-5593039)
Published: 2026-05-07T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode, we’re back from Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, where the real conference happened off stage. From quantum debates and AI pivots to Bitcoin astrology and open-source governance wars, we break down the conversations, vibes, and side quests that actually mattered. We discuss: - Bitcoin 2026 recap - Quantum debate & Project 11 - Satoshi coins discourse - Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork - Hodlonaut on Bitcoin Core governance Get bonus content by subscribing to @hellmoneypod on X: https://x.com/hellmoneypod/creator-subscriptions/subscribe Or support the podcast by sending a BTC donation: bc1qztncp7lmcxdgude4px2vzh72p2yu2aud0eyzys ORDINALS SATSCARDS: https://shop.inscribing.com/products/ordinals-satscard TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Bitcoin 2026 recap 7:56 K-pop, ABG discourse 12:55 Erin's aura reading, nukes are fake 18:52 Quantum & Bitcoin 35:11 Hell Money meetup recap 37:55 Everyone's pivoting to AI 42:30 Reviewing Hodlonaut's Bitcoin Core article

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