Addressing the Diminishing Block Subsidy

Posted by show1225

Jun 29, 2026/05:51 UTC

The email from Jameson addresses the issue of misalignment in network security funding and benefits, particularly post-block subsidy era, where subsidies are seen as a form of dilution or inflation. It suggests initially implementing a less controversial solution like dynamic block sizes to observe changes in the fee market. This approach appears more feasible and realistic before tackling broader issues. Furthermore, there's an anticipation that quantum computing updates could dramatically alter the landscape of the fee market, highlighting the need for careful consideration once these updates become more stable. The sender expresses a strong desire to raise awareness and address this misalignment once the quantum transition has been more clearly defined and integrated into current systems.

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