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Motion to Activate BIP 3

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By Motion to Activate BIP 3 Murch

Involving David A. Harding, Greg Maxwell+11 others

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Original post on November 5, 2025 01:10 UTC

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Last reply on November 19, 2025 21:21 UTC

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  • BIP 3 was proposed in March 2025, after completion of work in February.

  • Significant attention and support for BIP 3 is shown via GitHub and mailing lists.

  • Modifications include SPDX License Expressions adoption and a clearer BIPs process.

OP_CHECKUTXOSETHASH idea

4 replies

By OP_CHECKUTXOSETHASH idea Erik Aronesty

Involving Erik Aronesty, Eric Voskuil+2 others

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Original post on September 30, 2025 00:09 UTC

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Last reply on October 3, 2025 22:15 UTC

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  • Introducing `OP_CHECKUTXOSETHASH` could boost Bitcoin's efficiency without hurting security.

  • The proposal suggests a soft fork allowing optional, fee-driven UTXO hash checkpoints.

  • This approach aims to ease node demands and preserve the blockchain's integrity and history.

Improve Bitcoin’s resilience to large-scale power grid failures and Carrington-type solar storms

By Improve Bitcoin’s resilience to large-scale power grid failures and Carrington-type solar storms Alexandre

Involving Edil Guimarães de Medeiros

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Original post on November 16, 2025 22:54 UTC

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Last reply on November 16, 2025 22:54 UTC

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  • The request aims to make Bitcoin resilient against disruptions from major solar events.

  • Proposed improvements include better communication support and guides for operators during outages.

  • The discussion evaluates if these enhancements should occur within Bitcoin Core development or externally.

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