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Great Consensus Cleanup Revival

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By AntoineP

Involving ajtowns, sjors+14 others

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Original post on March 24, 2024 19:53 UTC

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Last reply on December 4, 2025 14:33 UTC

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  • The analysis spotlights Bitcoin protocol flaws, emphasizing the need for improved security and efficiency.

  • Proposed solutions include adjusting mining difficulty and restricting non-SegWit transactions to enhance network performance.

  • Despite widespread support for many improvements, suggestions like reducing block size provoke community debate.

Stats on compact block reconstructions

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By 0xB10C

Involving ajtowns, davidgumberg+11 others

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Original post on August 2, 2024 12:08 UTC

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Last reply on December 2, 2025 11:51 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • Exploration of Bitcoin's block reconstructions highlights efficiency and node transaction awareness.

  • Adjustments in node settings, like maximum connections and mempool policies, significantly affect reconstruction.

  • Periods of high mempool activity and specific node configurations demonstrated varied impacts on reconstruction times.

Gossip Observer: New project to monitor the Lightning P2P network

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By jonhbit

Involving rustyrussell, gmaxwell

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Original post on November 14, 2025 20:48 UTC

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Last reply on December 4, 2025 04:38 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • The project has enhanced understanding of Lightning Network's message propagation dynamics.

  • Key findings include a reduced convergence delay and potential inefficiencies in network connectivity.

  • Future goals involve expanding infrastructure and engaging the community for deeper analysis and suggestions.

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