Author: Dave Scotese 2015-09-28 22:16:42
Published on: 2015-09-28T22:16:42+00:00
The email thread discusses the use of soft forks in Bitcoin and the lack of consensus on implementing them. One member expresses concern that soft forks can be dangerous because they hide forked blocks from old clients, potentially leading to invalid transactions. Another member brings up the lack of progress on BIP 63, a proposal for improving block propagation. A third member suggests that developers should refine and adjust BIPs to reach consensus, rather than resorting to soft or hard forks. However, another member argues against using soft forks, citing potential problems with SPV wallets and suggesting a hard fork instead. The discussion highlights ongoing debates within the Bitcoin community about how best to implement changes and reach consensus.
Updated on: 2023-06-10T23:13:17.598363+00:00