What is this panel discussion about? Please give us as many details as possible.
I think it would be an interesting idea to have a panel discussion on the importance of Bitcoin Plebs as a group in the ecosystem and their interactions with Bitcoin Devs (as a group, as well). The role of Plebs in the Bitcoin community is often undervalued and underrepresented. Plebs are the ones who dedicate their time and resources to spreading the word about Bitcoin and its potential benefits, as well as supporting its growth and development. They are the grassroots of the Bitcoin community and are instrumental in driving adoption and education.
However, it's important to recognize that the relationship between Plebs and Devs is not always harmonious. Panel would also be a good place to discuss this; take look at it from the angle of: at which point Plebs should just let Devs dev? I believe that it's a matter of balance. While Plebs should be encouraged to contribute to the community, they should also respect the expertise and knowledge of the Devs. It's important to allow Devs to do their work and make decisions based on their expertise, but it's also important to provide feedback and ask questions when necessary.
What would an attendee learn from this talk?
I believe that hosting a panel discussion on this topic would provide attendees with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of both the perspectives of Developers and Plebs. Additionally, it would be instrumental in fostering improved understanding and collaboration between these two groups within the Bitcoin community. Overall, the panel could serve as a platform for identifying strategies to enhance communication and collaboration between these two groups, resulting in a more united and robust Bitcoin ecosystem.
Is there anything folks should read up on before they attend this talk?
To prepare for this talk, it would be beneficial to read any online discussions and watch videos in which both Bitcoin Plebs and Devs are represented. It may also be helpful to define what we mean by plebs before the panel discussion.
In my own definition, plebs are individuals who spend almost all of their free time on Bitcoin-related activities (whether it's on Nostr, Twitter, Telegram, or other platforms... or in person), in an effort to contribute to the ecosystem. Ideally, they also allocate a percentage of their income to regularly purchase Bitcoin, setting a floor on its price. Additionally, they support developers through donations, support ecosystem through attending conferences, support pretty much the whole ecosystem by investing their time and money into Bitcoin over other hobbies or interests (e.g: NFL, baseball, carpentry, etc).
Interesting Links
Here are few interesting links to brainstorm on the topic:
For this panel, a diverse composition of panelists would be ideal: Pleb, Pleb-Dev, Dev-Pleb, Dev
This would ensure all viewpoints are represented. It's important to have edges of spectrum, especially a Dev who does not identify as a Pleb.
If needed, I can share proposals on panelists directly in private DMs (don't want to put individuals on the spot... it's a criminal offense in US to wrongly identify people belonging to a certain group).
Panel Discussion Details
Length of the panel discussion: 1 hour
Preferred Day/Time Slot: whenever
Description
What is this panel discussion about? Please give us as many details as possible.
I think it would be an interesting idea to have a panel discussion on the importance of Bitcoin Plebs as a group in the ecosystem and their interactions with Bitcoin Devs (as a group, as well). The role of Plebs in the Bitcoin community is often undervalued and underrepresented. Plebs are the ones who dedicate their time and resources to spreading the word about Bitcoin and its potential benefits, as well as supporting its growth and development. They are the grassroots of the Bitcoin community and are instrumental in driving adoption and education.
However, it's important to recognize that the relationship between Plebs and Devs is not always harmonious. Panel would also be a good place to discuss this; take look at it from the angle of: at which point Plebs should just let Devs dev? I believe that it's a matter of balance. While Plebs should be encouraged to contribute to the community, they should also respect the expertise and knowledge of the Devs. It's important to allow Devs to do their work and make decisions based on their expertise, but it's also important to provide feedback and ask questions when necessary.
What would an attendee learn from this talk?
I believe that hosting a panel discussion on this topic would provide attendees with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of both the perspectives of Developers and Plebs. Additionally, it would be instrumental in fostering improved understanding and collaboration between these two groups within the Bitcoin community. Overall, the panel could serve as a platform for identifying strategies to enhance communication and collaboration between these two groups, resulting in a more united and robust Bitcoin ecosystem.
Is there anything folks should read up on before they attend this talk?
To prepare for this talk, it would be beneficial to read any online discussions and watch videos in which both Bitcoin Plebs and Devs are represented. It may also be helpful to define what we mean by plebs before the panel discussion.
In my own definition, plebs are individuals who spend almost all of their free time on Bitcoin-related activities (whether it's on Nostr, Twitter, Telegram, or other platforms... or in person), in an effort to contribute to the ecosystem. Ideally, they also allocate a percentage of their income to regularly purchase Bitcoin, setting a floor on its price. Additionally, they support developers through donations, support ecosystem through attending conferences, support pretty much the whole ecosystem by investing their time and money into Bitcoin over other hobbies or interests (e.g: NFL, baseball, carpentry, etc).
Interesting Links
Here are few interesting links to brainstorm on the topic:
About the panelists
For this panel, a diverse composition of panelists would be ideal: Pleb, Pleb-Dev, Dev-Pleb, Dev This would ensure all viewpoints are represented. It's important to have edges of spectrum, especially a Dev who does not identify as a Pleb.
If needed, I can share proposals on panelists directly in private DMs (don't want to put individuals on the spot... it's a criminal offense in US to wrongly identify people belonging to a certain group).
Panel Discussion Details
Length of the panel discussion: 1 hour Preferred Day/Time Slot: whenever