Active Discussions

BIP 3 was proposed in March 2025, with minor adjustments and significant discussion online.

The proposal includes overhauling BIP 2 for better activation processes and widespread support.

Modifications to BIP 3 include SPDX License changes, clearer adoption guidelines, and AI submission bans.

Erik Aronesty proposes `OP_CHECKUTXOSETHASH` to improve Bitcoin efficiency without security compromise.

The proposal enables embedding a UTXO set hash in blocks, verified by nodes, for optional use.

It aims to reduce node resource demands by utilizing fee-driven, optional checkpoints for blockchain maintenance.

The request targets enhancing Bitcoin's defenses against disruptions from major solar storms.

Features aim for resilient network operations amid severe communication infrastructure failures.

Proposals involve developing tools for degraded communications and offering operator guidance.

The discussion addresses enhancing PSBTs for privacy via spending methods and future standardization.

A draft BIP proposes an `OutputGenerator` role for easier silent payment integration, minimizing system changes.

Security and technical challenges persist in fully supporting silent payments, despite innovative solutions proposed.

Various fee mechanisms in Bitcoin transactions affect mempool design and scaling solutions.

Smart contracts use endogenous or exogenous fees within single transactions for efficiency.

Strategies like CPFP and package RBF address transaction fees and conflicts within Bitcoin's network.

The proposal introduces `OP_STARK_VERIFY` for native STARK proof verification in Bitcoin.

It highlights benefits like scaling Bitcoin and enabling privacy, despite technical challenges.

Alternatives and risks, including protocol neutrality and complexity, are thoroughly explored.