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With Less Than 1% Support, Will BIP-110 Still Force a Bitcoin Soft Fork?

**English Summary:** Despite garnering minimal support (less than 1% from miners and around 14.6% of nodes), the controversial BIP-110 proposal is poised to enter its "forced activation" window in early August. Proposed in December 2025 by Dathon Ohm and backed by Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr, BIP-110 aims to temporarily restrict non-monetary data (like Ordinals and Bitcoin NFTs) in transactions for one year to reduce network "spam" and refocus Bitcoin on its monetary function. The proposal's contentious mechanism means that supporting nodes will enforce the new rules starting at block height 965,664 (late August/early September), even without reaching the 55% activation threshold. This will likely cause a chain split between nodes enforcing BIP-110 and the main chain. **Supporters**, led by Luke Dashjr and his Ocean mining pool, view BIP-110 as a necessary correction to stop what they consider an "attack" on Bitcoin—the use of block space for data storage, which they argue drives up transaction fees and burdens nodes. They believe the stricter BIP-110 chain could eventually become the longest chain. **Opponents**, including figures like Adam Back, Jameson Lopp, and Michael Saylor, argue that BIP-110 fails to solve core issues while creating new risks. Their concerns include stifling future innovation (e.g., hindering BitVM), compromising Bitcoin's censorship-resistant and decentralized ethos, introducing potential chain-split uncertainties like double-spend risks, and fracturing the ecosystem's resources and consensus. They maintain the proposal addresses a cultural problem with a flawed technical solution and are confident it will fail economically. Potential outcomes post-activation range from the BIP-110 chain stalling due to insufficient miner support, to a sustained minority chain that struggles to attract economic activity, potentially leading to a permanent hard fork—an outcome Luke Dashjr currently opposes. Most analysts and prediction markets assign a low probability (around 10%) to BIP-110 successfully becoming the dominant Bitcoin chain.

Odaily星球日报07/17 10:10

With Less Than 1% Support, Will BIP-110 Still Force a Bitcoin Soft Fork?

Odaily星球日报07/17 10:10

In Just 11 Days, Claude Rewrote Millions of Lines of Code, an Epic AI Engineering Feat Sparks Fury

In just 11 days, Bun's founder Jarred Sumner used Anthropic's Claude AI models to rewrite its million lines of code from Zig to Rust. This move sparked significant controversy, particularly from Zig's creator, Andrew Kelley, who publicly criticized Sumner's engineering practices and the decision to use AI for such a massive rewrite. Bun, a high-performance JavaScript/TypeScript runtime and rival to Node.js, was originally written in Zig. After Anthropic acquired Bun, the team encountered persistent stability and memory safety bugs in the Zig codebase. These issues, combined with Zig's strict policy against LLM-generated code, led to the decision to rewrite in Rust. The rewrite was executed using Claude AI tools at an estimated API cost of $165,000, dramatically reducing the expected time and financial cost. Andrew Kelley's response was scathing. He blamed the original bugs on poor engineering habits, calling Bun's Zig code a collection of "hacks on top of hacks." He expressed relief that Bun was no longer associated with Zig, fearing it would misrepresent the language and attract low-quality, AI-generated contributions. The tech community is divided; some view Kelley's critique as unprofessional, while others see it as a defense of engineering integrity. A major concern about the AI-driven rewrite is the resulting code quality. The translation from Zig left approximately 27,000 lines of unsafe Rust code, raising fears about long-term maintainability and technical debt. The debate centers on whether this project is a milestone in AI-assisted development or a future maintenance nightmare.

marsbit07/11 08:13

In Just 11 Days, Claude Rewrote Millions of Lines of Code, an Epic AI Engineering Feat Sparks Fury

marsbit07/11 08:13

OUSD Fake Partnership Controversy? Stablecoins and the Credit Game of Giant Endorsements

Author: Chloe, ChainCatcher Last week, Open Standard launched the dollar stablecoin OpenUSD (OUSD) with a list of over 140 supposedly supporting companies, including major names like Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, American Express, BlackRock, BNY, Standard Chartered, Google, Shopify, Samsung, Coinbase, Solana, and Ripple. The announcement initially impacted Circle's stock price, but doubts about the list quickly emerged. Several Korean firms named, including Samsung Electronics, Shinhan Financial Group, Dunamu (Upbit's parent), and K Bank, clarified they had not formally agreed to join the alliance. Some stated they were only approached for potential interest or learned of their inclusion from news reports, expressing surprise. Similar concerns were raised by U.S. entities, suggesting the list may be misleading. OUSD, led by Zach Abrams of Bridge (acquired by Stripe in 2024), promotes zero-fee minting/redemption, no transaction limits, and sharing reserve asset yields with partners instead of keeping profits. However, this model makes listed partnership imply economic benefits, turning it into a serious credibility issue. This incident reflects a common crypto marketing tactic of leveraging big names. A Chainstory analysis found over 62% of crypto press releases in late 2025 were high-risk or scams. The situation recalls Facebook's Libra (later Diem), which collapsed in 2022 after initial heavyweight backers like Visa and PayPal withdrew under regulatory pressure. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire welcomed the competition but highlighted the challenges. He argued stablecoin success relies on network effects and real usage, not just alliances. He criticized OUSD's "free" model and full revenue sharing as potentially starving infrastructure development. Noting the dominance of USDT (~$1.84T) and USDC (~$730B) in the ~$2.91T stablecoin market, he suggested many new entrants lack real utility despite inflated circulation from incentives. In conclusion, while OUSD has genuine backing and a distinct model, its future depends on actual adoption in B2B payments, settlements, and cross-border transactions, not just a prestigious partner list. The market will determine if it is a credible challenger or merely another marketing promise.

链捕手07/06 14:28

OUSD Fake Partnership Controversy? Stablecoins and the Credit Game of Giant Endorsements

链捕手07/06 14:28

Is OUSD's 'List of Over a Hundred Companies' Actually Just an 'Expression of Interest'? Name-Borrowing Marketing Sparks Trust Crisis

A new stablecoin, Open USD (OUSD), was announced by Open Standard on June 30th, promising fee-free minting/redemption, shared reserve yield, and multi-party governance. Its launch was accompanied by a list of over 140 purported partners, including major names like Western Union, Ripple, and MetaMask, causing a significant drop in competitor Circle's stock price. However, the announcement quickly faced backlash. Several listed companies, including Samsung Electronics and South Korean financial firms, stated they had never formally agreed to participate, with some claiming they were merely contacted for exploratory discussions. Critics, including Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire,质疑了 OUSD's business model sustainability and governance, calling the partner list misleading "legitimacy-borrowing" for marketing. Despite the controversy, some firms like Stripe and Coinbase confirmed support and integration plans. The incident has sparked a trust crisis for OUSD before its official launch, highlighting the challenges of entering the established stablecoin market.

marsbit07/06 09:59

Is OUSD's 'List of Over a Hundred Companies' Actually Just an 'Expression of Interest'? Name-Borrowing Marketing Sparks Trust Crisis

marsbit07/06 09:59

OUSD, Which Caused Circle to Plunge 17% Overnight, Is Mired in Marketing Controversy

On June 30th, Open Standard announced the upcoming launch of Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin promising features like free minting/burning, yield sharing, and shared governance by a coalition of over 140 partners, including major names like Western Union, Ripple, and MetaMask. This news caused a 17.55% drop in Circle's stock price. However, the announcement quickly faced controversy. Several listed companies, including Samsung Electronics and Dunamu (Upbit's parent), denied formal agreements, stating they were only approached for initial discussions. Critics accused Open Standard of "legitimacy-borrowing"—inflating its partner list for marketing. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire publicly questioned OUSD's sustainability, arguing that free transactions and full revenue sharing might underfund critical infrastructure, and that multi-company governance often scales poorly. Despite the backlash, some firms like Stripe and Coinbase confirmed support, with Stripe planning to set OUSD as a default stable币 for businesses. The incident has cast an early shadow of skepticism over OUSD's launch.

Foresight News07/06 08:34

OUSD, Which Caused Circle to Plunge 17% Overnight, Is Mired in Marketing Controversy

Foresight News07/06 08:34

GPT-5.5 Suffers Secret Intelligence Downgrade, Crashes at Thought Token 516, Stumbles Harder on Tougher Tasks

The article reports a concerning anomaly discovered in OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model. Developers analyzing backend metadata found a disproportionate number of its reasoning processes abruptly terminating precisely at 516 tokens, with similar spikes at multiples like 1034. Statistical analysis revealed that while GPT-5.5 handled only 19.3% of total responses, it was responsible for over 80% of these "exact 516" stoppages. This pattern is drastically more pronounced in GPT-5.5 compared to other models, suggesting a possible hidden "reasoning budget" cap or truncation mechanism. Concurrently, users report the model has become overly formulaic, persistently using bullet points, offering unsolicited corrections, and providing excessive options, making interactions feel less helpful. The core concern is that GPT-5.5 may be prioritizing structured, truncated responses over genuine, in-depth problem-solving, especially for complex tasks.

marsbit07/05 23:58

GPT-5.5 Suffers Secret Intelligence Downgrade, Crashes at Thought Token 516, Stumbles Harder on Tougher Tasks

marsbit07/05 23:58

Refunds! Claude 4.8 Sees Overnight Major 'Dumb-Down', GPT-5.6's Computational Power Reportedly 'Halved'

The AI community is currently alarmed by widespread reports of significant performance degradation in two leading models. This article details a "mass self-testing frenzy" triggered by a mysterious prompt designed to detect a hidden "Juice" value, representing a model's reasoning compute budget. On OpenAI's side, users suspect a covert, limited test of a "GPT-5.6-sol" model is underway. When using a specific XML prompt on the Codex platform, a normal "gpt-5.5 xhigh" model reportedly returns a Juice value of 768. However, some users routed to the suspected GPT-5.6 test receive a drastically reduced value of 128—a six-fold decrease. This has sparked debate on whether it signifies a major efficiency leap or a "watered-down, low-cost version" achieved by slashing reasoning depth to save computational expenses. Simultaneously, Anthropic's Claude models, particularly the flagship Opus 4.8 Max, are facing intense user backlash for a perceived "physical brain cut." Users on platforms like Reddit report a dramatic decline in the model's once-impressive reasoning, with complaints of it becoming "absurdly" weakened, performing worse than older, lighter models like Haiku. Specific criticisms include: losing long-context memory, refusing to think deeply even in high-reasoning modes, providing instant incorrect answers, and engaging in unhelpful, argumentative, or "gaslighting" behavior where it contradicts users unnecessarily. The article speculates these "stealth downgrades" might be a calculated corporate strategy. Companies could initially release models with temporarily boosted compute to create an illusion of a major breakthrough, then silently scale back parameters later to manage unsustainable inference costs. A proposed underlying cause is a tightened funding environment, potentially exacerbated by SpaceX's massive IPO soaking up market liquidity, which could delay AI company IPOs and force cost-cutting measures like model "nerfing." The core issue highlighted is the asymmetry of information: subscribers pay for a service that can be silently and fundamentally altered without notification or explanation. The viral "Juice test" resonates because it represents users' desire for transparency about what they are actually paying for.

marsbit06/30 12:08

Refunds! Claude 4.8 Sees Overnight Major 'Dumb-Down', GPT-5.6's Computational Power Reportedly 'Halved'

marsbit06/30 12:08

EF's Epic Reorganization: 20% Layoffs, Budget Halved, Is Ethereum Gearing Up for a Leaner Future?

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a major organizational restructuring, involving a 20% staff reduction (approx. 54 employees) and a division into functional clusters like Protocol, Access, User, Community, and Institutional layers. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin further revealed plans to cut the EF's budget by around 40% over the coming years, aiming to reduce its annual spending rate from about 15% to roughly 5% by 2030, transitioning to an endowment-driven model. This overhaul is seen as a long-overdue correction to the EF's ambiguous role. As Ethereum grew, the foundation faced persistent criticism over ETH sales, perceived lack of execution, and unclear strategy, often becoming a focal point for community frustration amid ETH's price stagnation. The reform aims to redefine the EF's boundaries, narrowing its focus to core protocol research, public goods funding, and ecosystem coordination, while offloading more applied development work to the broader market. Concurrently, ecosystem forces like the newly formed Ethlabs (founded by ex-EF researchers) and other independent groups are stepping in to fill the space, signaling a shift from a centralized model to a more distributed, collaborative ecosystem structure. The move was notably praised by Solana co-founder toly, who viewed a "leaner" EF as potentially more decisive and agile.

Odaily星球日报06/24 08:25

EF's Epic Reorganization: 20% Layoffs, Budget Halved, Is Ethereum Gearing Up for a Leaner Future?

Odaily星球日报06/24 08:25

Tying Itself to SpaceX: Cursor's $60 Billion Rise

This article recounts the rapid rise of AI-powered coding startup Cursor and its 25-year-old MIT graduate CEO, Michael Truell. Launched in 2023, Cursor achieved explosive growth, reaching over 10 billion USD in revenue by late 2025. However, its journey highlights a central dilemma for AI application companies: dependence on foundational model providers. Cursor initially relied heavily on Anthropic's models but faced an existential threat when Anthropic launched its own competing coding tool, Claude Code. In response, Cursor declared an internal emergency in early 2026 and accelerated development of its own model, Composer. To secure the immense computing power needed, Truell struck a pivotal deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX in April 2026. The collaboration grants Cursor access to SpaceX's supercomputing resources for Composer, while SpaceX's Grok model benefits from Cursor's programming data. The agreement includes a potential 600 billion USD acquisition of Cursor by SpaceX later in the year, though a substantial termination fee is in place if the deal falls through. The story explores Cursor's intense, sometimes controversial hiring practices involving lengthy unpaid "work trials," its complex partnership-turned-rivalry with Anthropic, and its high-stakes gamble to ensure independence through the SpaceX alliance. The core question remains: will Cursor evolve into a defining, independent "generational" software company, or become a key piece in a tech giant's AI arsenal?

marsbit06/17 00:03

Tying Itself to SpaceX: Cursor's $60 Billion Rise

marsbit06/17 00:03

BIP-110 Controversy Intensifies: Bitcoin May Face Its Most Divisive Hard Fork Battle in Years

Bitcoin is approaching a critical block height of 961,632, which could activate the controversial BIP-110 proposal. This proposal aims to restrict the amount of non-financial data, such as inscriptions and other large data payloads, within Bitcoin transactions. Supporters, including some node operators and Bitcoin purists, argue that BIP-110 is necessary to preserve Bitcoin's core function as a monetary settlement layer by reducing network congestion and node operational burdens caused by non-essential data. They frame it as a correction to keep the network true to its original purpose. However, critics, including prominent figures like Blockstream's Adam Back and developer Jameson Lopp, warn that the proposal's implementation mechanism is dangerously flawed. They highlight that its low 55% miner signaling threshold, coupled with a contentious enforcement mechanism allowing nodes to unilaterally reject non-compliant blocks, significantly increases the risk of a chain split. Opponents argue this sets a dangerous precedent for transaction censorship, undermines Bitcoin's protocol neutrality, and creates excessive uncertainty for developers and businesses, especially since the rule is proposed as a temporary one-year measure. Market analysts, such as those from Bitfinex, suggest a full-scale network split is unlikely due to a lack of broad economic consensus. Major mining pools remain neutral, and adoption of the new rules is minimal. They view the situation more as a governance stress test. The primary risk is operational disruption: if a minority chain persists, major exchanges and custodians may need to temporarily suspend Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals to manage security and liquidity, potentially unsettling newer institutional investors. While BIP-110 is not expected to succeed in overtaking the main chain, its approach has ignited a significant debate about Bitcoin's governance, core values, and resilience.

Foresight News06/12 07:25

BIP-110 Controversy Intensifies: Bitcoin May Face Its Most Divisive Hard Fork Battle in Years

Foresight News06/12 07:25

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