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Motion to Activate BIP 3

29 replies

By Motion to Activate BIP 3 Murch

Involving Murch, Greg Maxwell+17 others

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Original post on November 5, 2025 01:10 UTC

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Last reply on December 2, 2025 00:29 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • BIP 3 moved to "Proposed" status in March 2025 after completing work in February.

  • Over 600 comments on GitHub indicate strong interest in activating BIP 3.

  • Significant updates to BIP 3 aim to enhance clarity and process efficiency.

A safe way to remove objectionable content from the blockchain

11 replies

By A safe way to remove objectionable content from the blockchain Lazy Fair

Involving waxwing/ AdamISZ, Erik Aronesty+4 others

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Original post on November 20, 2025 01:57 UTC

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Last reply on November 30, 2025 14:39 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • The email proposes a novel method for managing objectionable Bitcoin blockchain content without compromising its integrity.

  • It suggests changes at the consensus and client levels to allow node operators to filter and remove undesirable content post-mining.

  • The solution maintains data integrity through a sophisticated hashing method, enabling content alteration without affecting the blockchain's overall integrity.

OP_CIV - Post-Quantum Signature Aggregation

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By OP_CIV - Post-Quantum Signature Aggregation Tadge Dryja

Involving conduition', Boris Nagaev+1 other

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Original post on November 1, 2025 17:11 UTC

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Last reply on November 2, 2025 18:47 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • OP_CIV proposes a novel solution for smaller post-quantum signature sizes on blockchains.

  • It enhances transaction privacy and efficiency using a single signature aggregation mechanism.

  • The concept, shared at TABConf, encourages community feedback for future improvements.

Great Consensus Cleanup Revival

86 replies

By AntoineP

Involving ajtowns, evoskuil+14 others

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Original post on March 24, 2024 19:53 UTC

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Last reply on November 28, 2025 12:23 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • The proposal reviews Bitcoin's vulnerabilities, suggesting improvements for security and performance.

  • It proposes solutions for the timewarp vulnerability and constraints on legacy transactions.

  • Community debate arises over block size reduction, with technical standardization suggestions to enhance security.

Stats on compact block reconstructions

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By 0xB10C

Involving ajtowns, davidgumberg+11 others

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Original post on August 2, 2024 12:08 UTC

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Last reply on December 2, 2025 11:51 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • Compact block reconstructions in Bitcoin were analyzed, revealing insights on transaction awareness and efficiency.

  • Node configuration adjustments, like increased connections and changes in transaction handling, significantly impacted reconstruction processes.

  • Periods of high mempool activity correlated with decreased compact block reconstruction efficiency, suggesting potential benefits from policy deviations.

Gossip Observer: New project to monitor the Lightning P2P network

11 replies

By jonhbit

Involving rustyrussell, gmaxwell

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Original post on November 14, 2025 20:48 UTC

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Last reply on December 1, 2025 20:19 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • The project has been tracking the Lightning gossip network, recording notable improvements in message spread.

  • Key findings include a reduced convergence delay and potential inefficiencies in network connectivity.

  • Future goals involve expanding the infrastructure to better understand and broadcast gossip message propagation.

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