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BETTER WITH CODE THAN WORDS

In this email, Satoshi Nakamoto discusses the technical aspects of Bitcoin’s operation, specifically addressing questions about the handling of transaction pools and candidate chains.

He explains that it’s only necessary to keep a pending-transaction pool for the current best branch, and that candidate branches are not burdensome as they just sit on the disk and don’t require attention unless they become the main chain.

Nakamoto also discusses the reliability of network broadcasts and the potential need to adjust the target time between blocks if broadcasts are slower than expected. He mentions plans to run automated tests with computers randomly sending payments to each other and randomly dropping packets.

The email concludes with Nakamoto acknowledging the social value of the Bitcoin system and its appeal to libertarian viewpoints. He admits, “I’m better with code than with words,” highlighting his focus on the technical development of Bitcoin. This email provides a glimpse into Nakamoto’s thought process and his commitment to ensuring the robustness and efficiency of the Bitcoin system.