The Capture, An investigation into how informal power over Bitcoin Core was assembled, exercised, and defended

I was told mention and discussion of BIPs is permitted again. I tried posting this investigative journalism series (about the events that precipitated and motivated the proposal of BIP110) in the past, but it was taken down.

Most people, even some who oppose BIP110, agree that most of the contents reported are factual. Not everyone agrees on the conclusion that Core is captured.

You can read and decide for yourself. I hope this doesn't get taken down again.