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‘Be kind to each other’

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By Crypto Gloom

In an age of deep division and increasing political toxicity, the phrase “be kind to one another” may sound like a simple cliche. Yet I believe it is a radical act of resistance to the forces that divide our society. Since 2016, I have ended my podcasts with this phrase. Not because it is easy, but because it is essential. The more I observe the world around us, whether in the context of global politics or the ongoing Bitcoin civil war, the more I feel the need for this fundamental principle to guide our actions.

On a recent Danny Jones podcast, social commentator Rudyard Lynch expressed the hard truth: All the elements of the American Civil War are already here. We’re just waiting for the catalyst.

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Lynch’s analysis was compelling not only because of his understanding of historical parallels, but also because of his focus on cultural decline resulting from a lack of consensus. Almost every issue today—social, political, or personal—is meant to entrap someone into a broader, often toxic, political narrative. In such an environment, it becomes impossible to build meaningful consensus or trust. This toxicity is a breeding ground for conflict, not cooperation.

The cascade effect of radicalism

Lynch also points out an important dynamic that is often overlooked: the very people who fan the flames of revolution or civil unrest are rarely the ones who ultimately benefit. As conflicts escalate, factions become radicalized, and moderates are forced to take sides or be marginalized. But when the dust settles, the most radical elements, who lack the skills to build sustainable coalitions, are often swept away. This dynamic is not limited to political revolutions. It plays out in all areas of life, including the Bitcoin community.

I have been in the trenches of the Bitcoin civil war for a long time, so I have seen it firsthand.

I don’t mind trolling others, but the overwhelming focus of my work is to lead by example for the betterment of the broader culture. I often end with “Be kind to each other,” because I want to remind people that even if we disagree, we don’t want to see people marginalized, dehumanized, or harmed because of technical disagreements.

I believe that these feelings are now beginning to bear fruit.

Today’s Bitcoin newcomers have little or no context for the extreme toxicity of the past. Instead, they see Bitcoin for what it can actually be at scale: a tool for maximizing efficiency and speed of commerce, not a zero-sum game of ideological superiority or “the numbers go up.”

While those toxic forces still exist, I am very encouraged by the number of people who have joined in the last 3-4 years who have discovered Bitcoin and are immediately interested in the need to make the most of it. This is similar to what the BSV community saw in 2015-2018.

Bitcoin Civil War: A Study of the Microcosm

The Bitcoin civil war is a microcosm of a larger cultural conflict. On one side are the small blockers who have defended the status quo of BTC for years, focusing on limited block sizes, ideological purity, and the constant need to run a node on your mother’s boyfriend’s computer. On the other side are the big blockers like me who have championed the vision of Bitcoin scaling massively to handle global commerce and data integrity. But what’s interesting is that the radicals who have dominated the conversation for so long are starting to lose steam. They are retreating from the fray, and more hopeful, coalition-building moderates are stepping in to fill the void.

We are seeing signs of this shift even among the most vocal opponents. While large blockers are focused on projects like Teranode, which aims to create a scalable and high-throughput Bitcoin network, and 1Sat Ordinal token, which explores new use cases for micropayments and digital assets, small blockers are revisiting old ideas like OP_CAT and other long-neglected revival of scripts, and creating things like Fractal Bitcoin, because they want to live in a world where Bitcoin is a kind of monetized decentralized supercomputer. They are also recruiting large blockers for their expertise, recognizing that the future of Bitcoin may lie in a nomadic, moderate culture where Bitcoin users of all walks of life can work together on BTC and BSV.

The most powerful part is that rather than hiding or ignoring it, the formation of these alliances is being announced as a symbol of pride.

So I’m so hopeful!

The importance of setting an example

This change is a testament to the power of being kind to one another, even if it is not easy. The radicals are losing control because they have failed to build a sustainable coalition, and the extreme focus on Craig Wright has left them cornered by their constant anger, unsure of what to do, and people no longer care.

Their entire strategy is based on division and purity, not on building bridges or finding common ground. But as those most invested in the “civil war” narrative begin to back off, the door is opening to a more inclusive and pragmatic approach to Bitcoin’s future.

It is no coincidence that this moment is coming at a time when the world needs Bitcoin most. If Lynch’s prediction of a new era of civil war and instability is correct, we are on the threshold of a time when tools that maximize the efficiency and speed of commerce will become more important than ever. Bitcoin, if used appropriately, can be such a tool. It can provide a way to transact without intermediaries, protect data integrity, and create new economic models that bypass failed legacy systems.

If we are really lucky, they can help us avoid or limit the hell of war. The dirty secret that the small blockers don’t understand is that good money doesn’t stop wars from happening, but good business does.

We need to make peace profitable, and that requires disruptive new technologies.

Building a new culture of consensus

In this context, “be kind to one another” is more than a concluding statement. It’s a call to action. It means recognizing that the old ways of doing things—pushing out dissenters, doubling down on purity, and refusing to cooperate—are unsustainable. We need a new culture of consensus building that acknowledges our differences but focuses on shared goals. This is true in Bitcoin, and it’s true in the wider world.

We are at a crossroads. Bitcoin has the opportunity to become the global standard for frictionless commerce, but we need to change the way we approach each other. It requires humility, the ability to listen, and the willingness to work with those who disagree. We need to move beyond the zero-sum mentality that plagues our community and the larger culture.

We need to focus on abundance!

The road ahead

As we face potentially turbulent times, the Bitcoin community has a unique opportunity to lead by example. We can show the world that we can disagree without being offensive, debate without being dehumanized, and build bridges without burning them. If we can do this, we can not only unleash the true potential of Bitcoin, but also provide the world with a model for how to navigate an era defined by conflict and division.

So here is a challenge I propose to all of us: Let’s put aside the toxicity, focus on building, and remember to be good to each other. Because the future belongs to those who can unite, not divide. To those who can build, not destroy. As Rudyard Lynch said, if we don’t figure this out quickly, the catalyst we all fear could be right around the corner.

And if we can’t change each other by setting a good example, what makes us think we can change the world?

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