Posted by 0xB10C
Sep 27, 2026/22:31 UTC
Recent data on compact block reconstructions reveals a concerning decline in efficiency since mid-July. The rate of successful reconstructions without the need for transaction requests has plummeted to between 1% and 5%. This significant drop indicates a potential breakdown in the compact block relay system, which is crucial for efficient blockchain operations.
Furthermore, there has been an increase in the data demand from nodes, with an average of approximately 100kB worth of transactions required per block. This additional requirement suggests a strain on the system's capacity to handle transactions smoothly and efficiently. The current state of the compact block relay system appears to be compromised, highlighting the need for immediate attention and potential troubleshooting to restore its functionality.
Thread Summary (59 replies)
Aug 2 - Sep 29, 2026
60 messages
TLDR
We’ll email you summaries of the latest discussions from high signal bitcoin sources, like bitcoin-dev, lightning-dev, and Delving Bitcoin.
We'd love to hear your feedback on this project.
Give Feedback