Stats on compact block reconstructions

The recent update on the bob node in the peer.observer platform has incorporated changes from a significant pull request, titled policy: lower the default blockmintxfee, incrementalrelayfee, minrelaytxfee by glozow · Pull Request 33106 · bitcoin/bitcoin · GitHub, which was integrated into the master branch on August 22, 2025. This update is pivotal as it adjusts the economic parameters within the Bitcoin network, specifically lowering the default minimum transaction fee, incremental relay fee, and minimum relay transaction fee. These adjustments are crucial for optimizing transaction costs and enhancing network efficiency, potentially impacting transaction prioritization and blockchain dynamics.

The inquiry raises a valid point regarding the scope of testing for these updates, which, as of now, is limited to only the bob node among the available 14 nodes listed on the peer.observer platform. Expanding the testing to include more nodes could provide a broader understanding of the impacts these changes have across different network environments and configurations. This broader testing could offer invaluable insights into the scalability, reliability, and performance implications of the updated fee policies under varied conditions, contributing to a more comprehensive evaluation of the proposed modifications' effectiveness and potential side effects on the Bitcoin network's overall functioning.