Bitcoin BIP-110 has triggered a major debate among Bitcoiners, pitting Bitcoin Core against Bitcoin Knots and raising critical questions about network security, node sovereignty, and blockchain data limits. In this episode of The Bitcoin Way podcast, Kyle and Bert break down the technical implications of BIP-110 and analyze why this consensus change is so controversial.
From the history of OP_RETURN limits to the potential risks of a chain split, this deep dive provides the clarity you need to navigate the current Bitcoin node landscape. If you are struggling to decide which node implementation is right for you, or if you simply want to understand the consensus rules governing Bitcoin nodes today, this conversation is essential listening.
Running a Bitcoin node is the ultimate act of sovereignty, but it requires understanding the rules you are enforcing. We explore the seven consensus restrictions proposed in BIP-110, the risks of single-maintainer governance, and why individual node operators remain the final line of defense against network changes. Verify, don't trust.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: Bitcoin's biggest battle
2:17 The history of OP_RETURN and data storage
6:10 Consensus vs mempool policy explained
12:40 Core v30 and the removal of limits
17:46 The rise of Knots and grassroots node running
23:01 What is BIP 110?
29:37 Chain split scenarios and risks
36:54 The neutral approach: What should you run?
44:02 The seven consensus rules of BIP 110
58:11 Governance concerns and single-maintainer risks
1:06:03 Why running a node matters
1:06:36 Final thoughts: Verify, don't trust
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