The change in block size or “velocity of information” on Bitcoin is done through node consensus… that’s what makes it decentralized and secure. That’s literally what eliminates a need for a third party. By invoking a 'God' or an abstract, pre-ordained authority to define these constants, you are actually arguing for a the worst form of centralization in physics and bitcoin simultaneously. You're treating the universe like a centralized server where the laws are 'defined' by an admin. That isn't how physics works, and it certainly isn't how Bitcoin works. We don't need a cosmic 'God' to define constants, just as we don't need a central bank to define value. Both are emergent, bottom-up phenomena. If you believe the universe requires a Lawgiver, you are admitting that you prefer a centralized architecture for reality.

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The universe has defined constants (fact) that have not changed for a reason (conservation). Go and change them from within, please. I never said God was centralized, that is your interpretation. What is a body? Yes, today’s blocksize is different thru consensus, we have the ability to change it (just like 21M), it does not mean that we should. If you follow the physics/logic you should realize you can’t conserve/preserve value if you do. The only question is how long will it take for you to realize changing the blocksize was a mistake and we are all apart of the problem? I prefer decentralized law where constants are determined by initial fiat and understood by consensus to not change them for the sake of conservation and the logic of the system. Whether you’d like to believe it or not, predefined constants are the rule of everything. All I see is a singular chain of authority and time written from a decentralized body expressing the P2P exchange of value across all chains of time.