Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr has flatly rejected calls to withdraw the controversial BIP110 proposal, insisting that work on the network upgrade will continue despite intensifying debate within the community. Dashjr dismissed suggestions that the proposal should be abandoned, stating they do not reflect the current development direction. He also refuted claims that Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor had opposed the proposal, noting Saylor has not commented on BIP110 and therefore there is no reason to cancel the plan.
How BIP110 Targets Ordinals and Runes
BIP110 introduces temporary consensus changes aimed at curbing blockchain spam generated by protocols like Ordinals and Runes. Supporters argue these applications fill Bitcoin blocks with non-financial data, increasing storage strain and reducing efficiency for standard transactions. Dashjr believes Bitcoin should prioritize monetary transactions rather than support unrelated data storage.
Dashjr Warns a Long-Term Soft Fork May Be Needed
As maintainer of Bitcoin Knots software, Dashjr hinted BIP110 may not be the final step. He explained another long-term soft fork could become necessary if Bitcoin Core developers fail to introduce their own solution within the coming year. However, he added that further changes might be unnecessary if Core addresses the issue in time.
Saylor: Bitcoin Should Not Act Like a Tech Company Rushing Upgrades
Michael Saylor recently outlined his broader philosophy for Bitcoin's future without directly addressing BIP110. He argued Bitcoin should avoid frequent protocol changes, stressing it should not behave like a tech company racing to introduce new features. Instead, the network succeeds by staying stable and maintaining a very high standard before accepting changes. Saylor emphasized future Bitcoin growth will depend more on institutional capital than technical modifications: the halving continues to reduce supply, while capital inflows will increasingly determine long-term trajectory. He also warned excessive leverage could encourage expansion of paper Bitcoin, creating additional risks for the broader market.
Dashjr's refusal to reconsider BIP110 indicates the debate over Bitcoin's future development remains far from settled. While opinions diverge on the proposal, discussions continue to center on preserving network efficiency while maintaining Bitcoin's long-standing design principles.