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Re: Funding model question — unpaid exploratory work at intake
By Able One
bitcoin-dev
Original post on December 31, 2025 05:40 UTC
Last reply on December 31, 2025 05:40 UTC
bitcoin-dev
Nic discusses the expectations of unpaid exploratory work in Bitcoin open-source funding.
He highlights concerns about sustainability and risks of bias in the current grants model.
Nic seeks insights on fair compensation for early-stage contributions in open-source projects.
Addressing remaining points on BIP 54
By Antoine Poinsot
bitcoin-dev
Original post on December 30, 2025 15:59 UTC
Last reply on December 30, 2025 15:59 UTC
bitcoin-dev
BIP 54's debate resurfaces, focused on coinbase transaction nLockTime and extranonce embedding issues.
Jeremy Rubin proposes a sparse Merkle tree to avoid smart contract complexities, yet faces protocol change concerns.
A consensus prefers practical solutions over major alterations to maintain ecosystem functionality and stability.
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