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BIP-110 Supporters Prepare PoW Switch If Miners Refuse Soft Fork Plan

Bitcoin.com News·August 7, 2026·1 min read
BIP-110 Supporters Prepare PoW Switch If Miners Refuse Soft Fork Plan

Bitcoin developer Chris Guida revived code to swap the mining algorithm on a breakaway BIP-110 chain if miners resist the soft fork. With activation height approaching, supporters openly float a proof-of-work swap if BIP-110 leaves them on a weak minority chain that stops moving. The move aims to overcome miner resistance and ensure chain continuity.

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