Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins
CoinDesk· Jamie Crawley· Aug 8, 2026 · 8:06 PM
The proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition.
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