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[BIP Proposal] Mempool Validation and Relay Policies via User-Defined Scripts

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By [BIP Proposal] Mempool Validation and Relay Policies via User-Defined Scripts Aiden McClelland

Involving Greg Maxwell, Aiden McClelland+13 others

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Original post on September 24, 2025 18:18 UTC

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Last reply on October 6, 2025 07:18 UTC

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  • Aiden McClelland proposed a new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for a modular mempool/relay policy.

  • McClelland faces challenges with C++ after a long hiatus, affecting initial code quality.

  • The proposal aims to harmonize Bitcoin community conflicts over relay policies with a flexible framework.

[BIP Proposal] Limit ScriptPubkey Size >= 520 Bytes Consensus.

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By PortlandHODL

Involving /dev /fd0, Andrew Poelstra+7 others

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Original post on October 2, 2025 20:42 UTC

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Last reply on October 5, 2025 10:59 UTC

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  • Brandon Black proposes a Bitcoin soft fork to limit ScriptPubkey size for better security.

  • The rule, based on BIP 0002 data, targets rare 'large' ScriptPubkey uses over 15 years.

  • The change aims to enhance network efficiency while maintaining flexibility for future advancements.

On (in)ability to embed data into Schnorr

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By waxwing/ AdamISZ

Involving Greg Maxwell, Andrew Poelstra+1 other

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Original post on October 1, 2025 14:24 UTC

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Last reply on October 6, 2025 13:04 UTC

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  • AdamISZ explores Schnorr signatures' data embedding potential, focusing on security compromises.

  • The analysis concludes embedding data compromises private key security, undermining UTXO integrity.

  • AdamISZ invites discussions on the cryptographic methodology, with further details available on GitHub.

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