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BIP352: PSBT support

By josibake

delvingbitcoin

Involving andrewtoth, achow101+3 others

Original post on May 17, 2024 11:51 UTC

Last reply on November 13, 2025 20:42 UTC

delvingbitcoin

The discussion addresses enhancing PSBTs for privacy via spending methods and future standardization.
A draft BIP proposes an `OutputGenerator` role for easier silent payment integration, minimizing system changes.
Security and technical challenges persist in fully supporting silent payments, despite innovative solutions proposed.

Taxonomy of Transaction Fees in Smart Contracts

By instagibbs

delvingbitcoin

Involving VzxPLnHqr, ajtowns+6 others

Original post on February 1, 2024 16:52 UTC

Last reply on November 18, 2025 20:50 UTC

delvingbitcoin

Various fee mechanisms in Bitcoin transactions affect mempool design and scaling solutions.
Smart contracts use endogenous or exogenous fees within single transactions for efficiency.
Strategies like CPFP and package RBF address transaction fees and conflicts within Bitcoin's network.

Proposal: OP_STARK_VERIFY - Native STARK Proof Verification in Bitcoin Script

By Abdel

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Involving Nuh, ftw2100+3 others

Original post on October 14, 2025 10:55 UTC

Last reply on November 18, 2025 11:09 UTC

delvingbitcoin

The proposal introduces `OP_STARK_VERIFY` for native STARK proof verification in Bitcoin.
It highlights benefits like scaling Bitcoin and enabling privacy, despite technical challenges.
Alternatives and risks, including protocol neutrality and complexity, are thoroughly explored.

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