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CTV+CSFS: Can we reach consensus on a first step towards covenants?

By 1440000bytes

delvingbitcoin

Involving instagibbs, jamesob+14 others

Original post on March 10, 2025 22:58 UTC

Last reply on July 2, 2025 16:59 UTC

delvingbitcoin

Covenants in Bitcoin allow setting conditions on spending, enhancing security and smart contracts.
They enable innovations like trustless escrow and safer decentralized finance within Bitcoin.
A dedicated wiki page provides in-depth information on Bitcoin covenants and their applications.

CTV, APO, CAT activity on signet

By ajtowns

delvingbitcoin

Involving 1440000bytes, fiatjaf+3 others

Original post on November 14, 2024 17:34 UTC

Last reply on July 3, 2025 08:10 UTC

delvingbitcoin

BIPs 118, 119, and 347 enhance Bitcoin scripting, offering flexible transactions and secure vaults.
APO usage focuses on coinbase payouts and reusing signatures, while CTV enables complex spend conditions.
OP_CAT's integration outshines APO and CTV, showing extensive application in Bitcoin's transaction processes.

Fee-Based Spam Prevention For Lightning

By JohnLaw

delvingbitcoin

Involving ClaraShk, harding

Original post on March 14, 2025 23:58 UTC

Last reply on July 2, 2025 13:03 UTC

delvingbitcoin

Jager and Teinturier introduced LN protocols for Upfront and Time-Dependent Hold Fees to cover routing costs.
Enhancements added secrets for payment confirmation and burn outputs, aiming to prevent fee theft and promote cooperation.
The advanced protocols define three fee types and use burn outputs for fair allocation, improving LN's efficiency and security.

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