Bitcoin Knots Nothing More Than A DDOS
Developers say Bitcoin Knots has functioned as a denial-of-service vector, hurting node stability and consensus. Calls grow for audits, fixes and clearer safeguards to protect the network.
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Btrust Names Bitcoin Core Contributor Abubakar Nur Khalil
Btrust named Bitcoin Core contributor Abubakar Nur Khalil to its team, citing his protocol expertise to strengthen development and governance as the firm accelerates Bitcoin-focused initiatives.
Bitcoin Mempool: What It Is and How It Works
The Bitcoin mempool is a transient pool of unconfirmed transactions across nodes, where validation, fee-based prioritization, and propagation determine which transactions miners include in subsequent blocks, affecting throughput.
25% of All Public Bitcoin Nodes Now Reportedly Run Bitcoin Knots
Recent reports indicate that 25% of all public Bitcoin nodes now operate on Bitcoin Knots, signaling a notable shift in the network’s infrastructure. This change could enhance transaction efficiency and security, reflecting evolving user preferences within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
What Is a Soft Fork? Exploring Its Impact on Bitcoin
A soft fork is a backward-compatible protocol change that tightens rules without splitting the network. In Bitcoin, it enables upgrades with minimal disruption but depends on miner and node coordination.