Published on: 2015-09-04T18:41:52+00:00
Eric suggested implementing a special label to indicate number requests in response to Gregory Maxwell's proposal to change the process for requesting number assignments for Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs). Maxwell proposed opening a pull request with the BIP text, without a number, as a mechanism for requesting number assignment. This change was necessary because the current process outlined in BIP01 is outdated and was written when a different solution was used for storing and presenting BIPs. Maxwell requested that any responses be strictly directed to his question and that a new thread be started for a different subject.The provided context is a PGP signed message from Douglas Roark, a Senior Developer at Armory Technologies, Inc. The message includes an "ACK" which typically stands for acknowledgement, but its specific meaning is unclear without additional information. The rest of the message contains encrypted text, likely using the SHA512 hash function. The signature attached to the message ensures that it has not been tampered with since it was signed by Douglas Roark. The signature includes a link to GPGTools, which is a software suite used for encryption and digital signatures.In an email exchange from September 4, 2015, Marco Pontello expressed his inability to see any issues with the current process for requesting number assignments. However, he requested more details on the topic. The email thread discussed the use of GitHub for BIPs and how it has caused confusion with numbering assignments. It was mentioned that a WIKI page used to be the preferred method, but the switch to GitHub had some benefits despite the numbering issue. The email concluded with a reflection on the need to address the issue earlier and a reminder to learn from the experience.Overall, Gregory Maxwell proposed changing the process for requesting number assignments for BIPs due to the outdated nature of the current process. He suggested opening a pull request with the BIP text, using the author's name and an index as the number, as the new mechanism for requesting number assignments. This change would address difficulties in auditing assignments and make the process more auditable. The email exchange also highlighted the confusion caused by using GitHub for BIPs and discussed the benefits and drawbacks of this platform compared to the previous method of using a WIKI page. The importance of addressing the numbering issue earlier was emphasized, and it was suggested to learn from this experience moving forward.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T15:58:57.808647+00:00