Author: Christian Decker 2011-08-11 12:01:33
Published on: 2011-08-11T12:01:33+00:00
The conversation between Joel Joonatan Kaartinen and Andy Parkins discusses the potential for changes to the Bitcoin protocol and the challenges that come with implementing these changes. They mention the difficulty in finding previous discussions on proposed changes, leading to repeated suggestions being shot down. The idea of having a single Wiki page to list proposed changes with pros and cons is suggested as a way to avoid this problem. Backward compatibility is emphasized as an important consideration when making any changes to the protocol. Additionally, the potential for alternative clients to be developed is discussed, with concerns raised about the potential vulnerabilities in the main client and the possibility of a network split if these vulnerabilities are not addressed. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and complexities involved in making changes to the Bitcoin protocol while ensuring the security and stability of the network.
Updated on: 2023-05-26T20:13:51.937949+00:00