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Is a New User Activated Soft Fork Brewing? Bitcoin May Face Another UASF Push

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Over the past two weeks, the Bitcoin community has encountered a fresh Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at orchestrating a soft fork designed to curb what some describe as network spam. In a coincidence reminiscent of the User Activated Soft Fork (UASF) effort from 2017, the proposal stems from an unidentified pseudonymous developer. Unknown Developer … Read more

Knots Developer Luke Dashjr Plans Hard Fork To ‘Save Bitcoin’

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Luke Dahsjr, developer of the Knots Bitcoin full node software, is reportedly considering a hard fork that would allow a quorum to change Bitcoin transaction data deemed illicit. The fork would substitute this data with ZKPs, potentially setting the bases for systemic censorship. Knots Dev Luke Dashjr Allegedly Involved in Plan to ‘Save Bitcoin’ With … Read more

Ethereum Sets Date for Fusaka Mainnet Fork to Scale Rollups

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Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade is tentatively slated for Dec. 3 on mainnet, aiming to expand data capacity for rollups while aiming to preserve decentralization and security. Fusaka Incoming Ethereum core contributors set the target after aligning on testnet steps and parameters at the All Core Devs – Consensus (ACDC) #165 meeting, with discussion centered on scope … Read more

Ethereum Confirms May 2025 Mainnet Launch for Pectra Upgrade After Successful Testing

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Ethereum’s core developers have confirmed the Pectra upgrade will launch on the mainnet on May 7, 2025, following a smooth final test on the Hoodi testnet and weeks of coordination to resolve earlier technical issues. Core Developers Finalize May Launch Date for Ethereum’s Dual-Layer Pectra The scheduling decision, finalized during the All Core Developers Consensus … Read more