Active Discussions

Brandon Black proposes a Bitcoin soft fork to limit ScriptPubkey size, enhancing security.

The change, backed by BIP 0002 data, would affect few but streamline and secure the network.

It balances innovation with concerns over future needs and legacy script complexity.

AdamISZ explores the feasibility of data embedding in Schnorr signatures without risking security.

The analysis concludes that such embedding compromises the private key, affecting UTXO set integrity.

The study invites critique, emphasizing the importance of privacy and security in cryptographic innovations.

Dathonohm advances a Bitcoin Core v30 proposal to limit data, emphasizing currency use.

The proposal introduces a temporary soft fork with proactive and reactive activations.

It calls for community support and technical contributions for swift implementation.

The study analyzes compact block reconstruction efficiency in the Bitcoin network.

It highlights node configuration adjustments and their impacts on block reconstructions.

Differences in reconstruction times raise questions about transaction needs and network optimization.

Francesco Madonna introduces **B-SSL** for safer Bitcoin self-custody, preventing key loss.

It features three recovery paths and uses mirrored backups for added security.

The project seeks community feedback on its design and safety features before implementation.

The Bitcoin community debates Core vs. Knots, focusing on censorship and fundamental principles.

Hal Finney highlighted privacy's role in fungibility, criticizing current transparency in transactions.

The post advocates for Mimblewimble to ensure privacy and decentralization, opposing regulatory trends.