Published on: 2016-01-19T06:07:52+00:00
The current process for Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) lacks clarity and there is a proposal to improve it. One suggestion is to have committees that review and indicate acceptance of BIPs, but there are debates and concerns surrounding this idea. Luke Dashjr argues against the committee proposal and suggests a specification based on BIP 123 instead. He questions the requirement for 1% stake for each segment of the Bitcoin ecosystem, citing privacy violations and time consumption.The proposed process aims to include more voices and gain a clearer idea of acceptance than the current process allows. The committee structures would be fluid, allowing users to reorganize at any time. However, there are debates about how different groups would prove their stake and express their positions. There is also a discussion about the definition of "accepted" and whether it should be binding on client authors. It is suggested that a BIP could be "greenlighted" by the community, but it's unclear if this would guarantee implementation.Overall, there is a need to improve the BIP process to ensure clear and fair acceptance of proposals. Some aspects of the current process need polishing, especially around "workflow states," but introducing committees may not be the best solution. The goal is to develop a process that gathers meaningful information to guide decisions without forcing anything on implementors or users. Peer review and open discussions are seen as important filtering mechanisms for proposals.It is important to note that the BIP process is separate from the implementation and adoption of proposals in Bitcoin software such as Bitcoin Core. Consensus rule changes are usually documented as BIPs, but their adoption and implementation depend on the wider ecosystem.In conclusion, the discussion highlights the need for a better process to accept BIPs in Bitcoin. Various proposals and concerns have been raised, including the role of committees, proving stake, expressing positions, and defining acceptance. The aim is to ensure a fair and transparent process that includes diverse voices and avoids unnecessary bureaucracy.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T15:59:58.337872+00:00