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Bitcoin PIPEs v2. Overview and feedback request.

By Misha Komarov

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Original post on February 23, 2026 19:25 UTC

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Last reply on February 23, 2026 19:25 UTC

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  • Bitcoin PIPEs v2 enhances Bitcoin Layer 1 by integrating covenants without needing a soft fork.

  • It employs DKG for secure key generation and facilitates ZKP verification in a single transaction.

  • The approach potentially streamlines Bitcoin Improvement Proposals, improving feasibility and reducing data storage.

BIP-352: Limiting the number of per-group recipients (K_max)

By Sebastian Falbesoner

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Original post on February 4, 2026 17:20 UTC

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Last reply on February 19, 2026 20:39 UTC

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  • Significant progress on the secp256k1 issue has been made with a consensus on K_max protocol change.

  • A new Pull Request in the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals repository aims to refine Bitcoin's protocols.

  • The Bitcoin community is encouraged to contribute to the BIPs discussion, highlighting its collaborative nature.

Bitcoin PIPEs v2

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By nemothenoone

Involving AdamISZ, cmp_ancp

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Original post on February 12, 2026 16:56 UTC

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Last reply on February 23, 2026 14:08 UTC

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  • BitVM allows automated, secure transactions upon specific events in protocols.

  • PIPEs offer flexibility by applying decryption to any condition via circuits or zkVM.

  • This enhances contract functionality and security in blockchain networks significantly.

Using AI tooling for code review

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By willcl-ark

Involving 1440000bytes, ajtowns+1 other

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Original post on February 21, 2026 09:26 UTC

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Last reply on February 23, 2026 09:12 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • The programmer explores automating Bitcoin Core code review with a `review-core` command.

  • A detailed review process includes a checklist and design analysis for examining pull requests.

  • Insights and configurations shared on GitHub aim for community-driven improvements in review approaches.

Introducing UltrafastSecp256k1: A Multi-Architecture Exploration of Secp256k1 Optimizations

By shrec

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Original post on February 22, 2026 12:05 UTC

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Last reply on February 23, 2026 00:28 UTC

delvingbitcoin

  • The sprint enhanced Milk-V Mars (SiFive U74) performance by 34% through specific techniques.

  • This performance boost is key to the v3.11 UltrafastSecp256k1 library development roadmap.

  • Enhanced library aims to be top choice for IoT devices needing efficient computation.

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