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Testnet4's similar difficulty reset rule has failed to resolve Testnet3's issues.

A proposed flag day hard fork on January 1, 2026, aims to remove this rule from Testnet4.

The goal is to better simulate the Bitcoin mainnet while aiding developers' testing on personal devices.

Research into post-quantum cryptography for Bitcoin emphasizes hash-based solutions for their security.

Optimizations could reduce large signature sizes in hash-based schemes, enhancing practicality for Bitcoin.

The community is encouraged to discuss the integration of stateful and stateless schemes in Bitcoin's future.

The discourse evaluates implementing "The Cat" to clean Bitcoin's blockchain of spammy UTXOs.

Critics argue spam mitigation complicates Bitcoin's decentralized nature, while some see it as necessary.

Despite controversies, there's cautious support for "The Cat," stressing community consensus for its success.

The p2share network introduces a new bitcoin mining reward system, distributing rewards uniquely to one shareholder.

This method maintains fairness, ensures efficiency, and supports a trustless, decentralized environment by its design.

It challenges traditional mining practices, aiming to decentralize and innovate within Bitcoin's ecosystem.

The Bitcoin community debates the shift towards centralization, deviating from its key principles.

Privacy concerns and the lack of fungibility in Bitcoin are criticized, highlighting the need for robust solutions.

The blog advocates for adopting Mimblewimble to ensure privacy and prevent centralization, maintaining Bitcoin's original vision.

Ethan Heilman and colleagues revamped BIP 360 for clarity and quantum risk mitigation.

The update introduced "Pay-to-Tapscript-Hash" to enhance Bitcoin's quantum resistance.

It also added test vectors and invites community review to improve Bitcoin's security.