Bitcoin Core Development Team Announcement
In a recent announcement, the Bitcoin Core development team reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining a decentralized and censorship-resistant network while discussing their policies on transaction relays. They acknowledged the influence of ongoing economic activity on which transactions miners choose to include, stressing that miners and users should retain the autonomy to decide on the content of transactions within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
User Autonomy and Software Updates
The team clarified that users must manually update their Bitcoin Core software, as it does not automatically implement upgrades. This design choice reflects the core principles of freedom and decentralization that underpin the Bitcoin network. Moreover, they indicated that users and miners could navigate around any potential limitations on transaction relays, advocating for a node software capable of predicting which transactions are likely to be included in upcoming blocks, instead of attempting to restrict legitimate transactions.
Commitment to Network Growth
The team is committed to refining transaction relay processes to support sustainable growth and resilience of the network, highlighting the need to find a balance among system security, efficiency in block creation, and defensive mechanisms against potential attacks. This ongoing work aims to foster a robust infrastructure for Bitcoin’s future, ensuring it remains a user-driven platform.
