Church of the TigerBeetle: A Look at Tech Evangelism

The Systems Distributed 2026 talk glorified TigerBeetle’s engineering philosophy, citing its viewstamp replication protocol, deterministic testing, and a large share of transactions on a national exchange, while showcasing a Jepsen report and a sponsored race-car performance. The author argues that the presentation relied on faith-based claims and emotional spectacle rather than rigorous evidence, warning that such tech evangelism—paralleled with Haskell advocacy—undermines critical evaluation and accountability.