Bitcoin opens 2026 with rising Core contributors – Why this matters
Bitcoin developer activity surged in 2025, with 135 contributors to Bitcoin Core—up from 100 in 2024—signaling a cycle of innovation rather than just maintenance. Mailing list activity also grew by 60%, reflecting increased discussion around protocol improvements. Code changes reached 285,000 lines with a slight rise in commits. Support for developers strengthened with VanEck pledging 5% of its Bitcoin ETF profits to fund development. A third-party security audit found no critical vulnerabilities, only minor issues. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's price showed bullish momentum, trading above $91k with key support near $90.5k.
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