Active Discussions

The proposal advocates for Bitcoin's transition to quantum-resistant cryptography due to quantum computing threats.

It outlines a phased approach, including a new post-quantum output type (P2QRH) and deadlines for abandoning legacy signatures.

Aimed at protecting Bitcoin's value, it requires stakeholder action and offers a soft fork strategy for backward compatibility.

Ava Chow proposes mnemonic-based Witness Version allocation to enhance Bitcoin clarity.

The proposal aims to improve user understanding and safety in cryptocurrency transactions.

It suggests replacing numeric sequence with mnemonic significance for version identification.

Donald Dienst introduced a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal titled "Proof-of-Activity Reclamation (PoAR)."

PoAR aims to recycle inactive coins for over twenty years back into circulation, preserving miner incentives.

The proposal details are on GitHub for community feedback and collaboration.

BIP-360 modifications enhance Bitcoin's defense against quantum threats by adopting P2TR.

The approach simplifies implementation and avoids pressing quantum attack adjustments.

It outlines a forward-looking plan for Post-Quantum signature integration separate from BIP-360.

The discussion explores extending Bitcoin timelocks to ~10 years, prompted by user feedback.

A proposed method suggests using bit 21 in `nSequence` for longer timelocks, multiplying duration by 8.

The initiative includes a tool for testing extended timelocks, with code and tool links provided for review.

Selfish mining critically analyzed from a 2013 study, focusing on unfair block contribution.

Profitability of selfish mining depends on hashrate and block propagation speed.

Study concludes selfish mining advantageous when hashrate exceeds one-third of network.