I'm pretty sure that after the "block size war" of 2015-2017, we have now entered the "data war". Since this time the stakes are probably higher, the debate more complex and includes the basic way foreward on how to further develop the #Bitcoin release, I tend to believe this 'discussion' is going to take longer, and will have a bigger impact. Are we ready for another fight that will last some 2 years or more ? I see basically the same things being played out. Both sides arguing the other side doesn't understand, is astoundingly similar but still effective method. Uninformed parroting arguments and only distancing both sides. We again will have several fronts and I can't imaging there won't be even more money to be waisted in an attempt to influence. For some time I expect big parties to start to get involved. Perhaps they are but not yet visible ? Another aspect I'm disappointed to see is the little discussion on how to stop this from the root. #Bitcoin is a Protocol. It should be as stable as possible. To me that means no to an absolute minimum of new developments on the #Bitcoin protocol. New stuff can and should be developed on additional layers just like Lightning did. These things are needed. But the risks involved are huge.