BIP-110 Leads to Bitcoin Network Split Amid Competing Miners Clash on Block 961632

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Multiple monitoring sites, including forkwatch.tv and fork.observer, detected a blockchain split at block 961632 shortly after 4:00 PM EDT. The split occurred as Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 0.99% at the same block. Mempool.space data shows Antpool mined block 961632, while a competing version of that block, adhering to the BIP-110 protocol, was mined by Roughnecks. The main Bitcoin chain has continued, with subsequent blocks mined by F2pool and Simple Mining. BIP-110 proponents LukeDashjr and Bitcoin Mechanic criticized Antpool's block as invalid. BIP-110 creator Dāton Ōm congratulated Roughnecks on mining the first BIP-110 compliant block, declaring the protocol active. However, as of 4:35 PM EDT, the BIP-110 chain remained stuck at block 961632, facing potentially long delays for the next block due to limited hash power supporting it, unless supporters trigger a "nuclear option." The situation is ongoing.

Several monitoring sites, including forkwatch.tv and the fork.observer web portal, detected a chain split at block 961632 shortly after 4:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT). Mempool.space developer Mononaut wrote:

"WE HAVE A BIP-110 BLOCK. The race is on! Although literally the rest of the network is still mining on top of the non-signaling chain. Block templates are vastly different due to policy differences and the 40-minute gap between these blocks."

Difficulty Sharply Rises Amid Clashing Chains

The split occurred precisely as the Bitcoin network underwent a difficulty adjustment: mining difficulty increased by 0.99% at block 961632.

Image Source: X

Data from Mempool.space shows that block 961632 was mined by Antpool, while the mempool.kilombino.com clone run by BIP-110 proponents shows Roughnecks mining a competing version of the same block.

Chain split image from fork.observer, Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The fork.observer dashboard shows Roughnecks connected to Ocean Pool. Since then, the main Bitcoin chain has continued: blocks 961633 and 961634 were subsequently mined by F2pool and Simple Mining. On social media, BIP-110 proponents LukeDashjr and Bitcoin Mechanic were not too pleased that Antpool won the race for block 961632.

"Looks like Antpool is attacking Bitcoin. Hold on tight, guys," LukeDashjr wrote on X, while Bitcoin Mechanic stated:

"Antpool Official, you just mined an invalid block. Hope you're okay!"

Dawn Om, the creator of BIP-110, congratulated Roughnecks on mining the first BIP-110 compliant block. "Congratulations to Roughnecks for mining the first block during the mandatory signaling period! Game theory now takes effect. BIP-110 activates," wrote Dawn Om.

BIP-110 Chain Stalls Amid Looming 'Nuclear Option'

As of 4:35 PM Eastern Time (EDT), the BIP-110 branch remains stuck at block 961632, and given the limited hash rate supporting it, finding the next block could take significantly longer. Ultimately, it could take several days depending on the hash rate allocated to the fork and the difficulty it now faces. Unless, of course, chain supporters decide to press the 'nuclear button'. The situation continues to develop.

Featured Image: forkwatch.tv

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Perguntas relacionadas

QWhat event triggered the Bitcoin network split described in the article?

AThe network split occurred at block 961632 due to a clash between competing miners over the implementation of BIP-110.

QWhich mining pools were involved in mining the competing versions of block 961632?

AAntpool mined the block on the main chain, while Roughnecks mined the competing BIP-110 version of the same block.

QWhat significant network adjustment happened concurrently with the block 961632 split?

AA Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment occurred at block 961632, increasing the mining difficulty by 0.99%.

QWhat is the current status of the BIP-110 chain as reported in the article?

AAs of the report, the BIP-110 chain was stuck at block 961632, with the search for the next block expected to take significantly longer due to limited hashrate support.

QWho is the creator of BIP-110 and what was their reaction to the first BIP-110 block being mined?

ADāton Ōm is the creator of BIP-110. He congratulated Roughnecks for mining the first block during the mandatory signaling period, stating that game theory was now in effect and BIP-110 was activating.

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