Battles are predictable when one side holds an asymmetric advantage. On Bitcoin’s network, arbitrary-data users have the edge because of gossip protocol dynamics. But in the human debate, filter advocates have the advantage, because they can rely on simple, emotional appeals.

Battles are predictable when one side holds an asymmetric advantage.

On Bitcoin’s network, arbitrary-data users have the edge because of gossip protocol dynamics.

But in the human debate, filter advocates have the advantage, because they can rely on simple, emotional appeals.