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Motion to Activate BIP 3

29 replies

By Motion to Activate BIP 3 Murch

Involving Murch, Greg Maxwell+17 others

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Original post on November 5, 2025 01:10 UTC

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Last reply on December 2, 2025 00:29 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • BIP 3 was proposed in March 2025, with ongoing minor adjustments and significant support.

  • Proposed changes include adopting SPDX License Expressions and refining the BIPs process clarity.

  • The community is encouraged to review and discuss the proposal by December 2, 2025.

A safe way to remove objectionable content from the blockchain

11 replies

By A safe way to remove objectionable content from the blockchain Lazy Fair

Involving waxwing/ AdamISZ, Erik Aronesty+4 others

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Original post on November 20, 2025 01:57 UTC

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Last reply on November 30, 2025 14:39 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • The email outlines a method to filter objectionable blockchain content without hurting its integrity.

  • It suggests changes at consensus and client levels, allowing node operators to remove unwanted content.

  • These innovations maintain blockchain's reliability while enabling content moderation, inviting further dialogue.

[BIP Proposal] Add sp() output descriptor format for BIP352

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By [BIP Proposal] Add sp() output descriptor format for BIP352 Craig Raw

Involving Craig Raw, Oghenovo Usiwoma

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Original post on December 4, 2025 06:45 UTC

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Last reply on December 4, 2025 11:02 UTC

bitcoin-dev

  • The proposal introduces `sp()`, improving Bitcoin's silent payment system for wallet interoperability.

  • It includes `spscan1q` and `spspend1q` for streamlining transaction processes through key combinations.

  • An optional block height in `sp()` aims to optimize scanning, enhancing backup and recovery efficiency.

Great Consensus Cleanup Revival

87 replies

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

delvingbitcoin

  • The analysis suggests improvements to Bitcoin's protocol, highlighting security and efficiency vulnerabilities.

  • It proposes solutions for the timewarp vulnerability and issues with non-SegWit transactions.

  • Community debate arises over suggestions like reducing block size, amid calls for enhancing protocol integrity.

Stats on compact block reconstructions

49 replies

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

  • The study evaluates compact block reconstruction efficiency in Bitcoin, focusing on transaction awareness.

  • Adjustments like increasing node connections or tweaking configurations impact reconstruction outcomes.

  • Analysis reveals variations in reconstruction times and suggests potential network-wide efficiency improvements.

Gossip Observer: New project to monitor the Lightning P2P network

13 replies

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 aims to monitor the Lightning gossip network, decreasing message convergence delay.

  • Observations indicate inefficiencies in network connectivity and high volume of channel_update messages.

  • Future plans include expanding infrastructure and engaging the community for enhanced analysis.

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